Date: 1/7/13 6:16 pm
From: Tim Carney <timmyc83...>
Subject: [MDBirding] Cackling Goose at Loch Raven


A Cackling Goose was with ~17 Canada Geese on the pond between the two dams at Loch Raven around 4:35 this afternoon. The small size immediately caught my eye, and then I noticed the small bill and short neck. Fortunately Benjamin DeHaven was nearby, and he obtained some photos, which were used to confirm the ID later.

Meanwhile, Cromwell Valley Park was somewhat birdier than I remember compared to Januaries past. I birded both sides before heading to Loch Raven, and then returned to Cromwell at 5:10 to listen for owls. Immediately upon parking, I heard a Great Horned Owl calling from the ridge north of the Hawkwatch area.

Tim Carney
Baltimore/Anne Arundel

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