Re: Cinnamon Teal 9/26 at Ft. Belvoir

Tyler Bell (bell@say.acnatsci.org)
Mon, 28 Sep 1998 16:18:31 -0400


Rob Hilton wrote:
> 
> at the refuge along Accotink Bay/Creek, Ft. Belvoir. Note that this bird
> was first reported on Sep. 17.  On Sept. 17, another eclipse male was
> reported from (north)western Pennsylvania.....
> 
> CINNAMON TEAL
> Ft. Belvoir--refuge at Accotink Creek
> 1 eclipse male with 75+ Bluewings
> Sep. 26 2:00 to 2:30 pm, when we left it.  We waited for at least 30
> minutes until it showed.

Rob:

Is there any chance that the teal might swim out far enough into the bay
to enter into Maryland waters? If it truly stays within Accotink Bay,
then not likely but if the flock wanders out toward the Potomac River
then perhaps....

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