Thanks Tyler,
Now I know what to do with my Muscovy sighting from Black Hill last week.
Andy Martin
Gaithersburg, MD
On Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 12:54 PM, James Tyler Bell <jtylerbell...>wrote:
> Muscovies, outside of Texas, should be counted as Muscovy Duck (Domestic
> type), a choice found under the Add Species tab when submitting a
> checklist. Graylag Goose (Domestic type) is the correct choice under Add
> Species in Maryland. MD eBird reviewers will invalidate both species as
> introduced/exotic but it's important to submit these species in the
> eventuality that they may become established (think Florida psittacids or
> European Starling). Invalidated sightings can be easily resurrected in the
> future if/when a trend becomes obvious.
>
> Tyler Bell
> <jtylerbell...>
> California, Maryland
>
> *From:* Tim Carney <timmyc83...>
> *To:* <mdbirding...>
> *Sent:* Friday, November 16, 2012 12:47 PM
> *Subject:* [MDBirding] Re: Graylag Goose question
>
> I'd also like to know about Muscovy Ducks, specifically the ones at
> Patterson Park. On eBird, I've seen them counted as actual Muscovies,
> domestic Muscovies, or not counted at all. Obviously the angry white one is
> domestic and probably shouldn't be counted :) ....but the other ones almost
> look like wild types. If we're counting Eurasian Collared-Doves and Monk
> Parakeets, what about Muscovies? Basically -- where does one draw the line
> with exotics?
>
> Not too concerned, but it would be a new county bird if acceptable.
>
> Tim Carney
> Baltimore/Anne Arundel
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