Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 20:33:08 -0500 Reply-To: Maryland Birds & Birding Sender: Maryland Birds & Birding From: Chris Starling Subject: Perry Point (Cecil) GWFG- Nope Greetings: It has been seven days since a group of Harford Birders reported on a Greater White-fronted Goose at the Perry Point VA Complex near Perryville, Cecil County, MD. Unfortunatly, due to an absence and the snow, today was the first day I really got a chance to scout for it. I had assumed that because of the snow most of the geese (which have been in the fields) would have moved on. However, I was suprised to find that they have stuck around though they are mostly along the shore line and in the water. I would say that I got a good look at 70% of the Canada Geese and was unable to conjur up a GWFG. I will take a more in depth look tomorrow, as I will have more time with better light when my shift is over tomorrow morning (I'll Report). I did manage to find 40 species with out really trying. Most notable were Killdeer, Redhead, and Snow Goose. The Snow Geese (3) were on the water about half a mile off shore. We dont see to many Snow Geese around here so it was nice to see some. Three Mature Bald Eagles were also seen patroling the shore line. Additionally, 16 species of waterfowl were found with about 300 Scaup species leading the way in total numbers. There have been few Scaup around here this winter. Waterfowl included: Tundra Swan, Mute Swan, Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Canvasback, Redhead, Lesser Scaup, Greater Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, American Coot. I also heard my first singing Song Sparrow of the year. Titmice, Cardinals, Red-winged Blackbirds, and White-throated Sparrows were also heard singing. Good Birding, Chris Starling North East, MD christopher.starling@med.va.gov ======================================================================= To leave the MDOsprey list, send e-mail to listserv@home.ease.lsoft.com with the following message in line 1: signoff mdosprey ======================================================================= =========================================================================