[MDOsprey] Dyke Marsh, 12 Jan 99.
BlkVulture@aol.com
Sat, 12 Jun 1999 11:16:00 EDT
Hello all,
Kurt Gaskill and I came across a couple of interesting birds today while
doing a route for the Dyke Marsh BBS.
First is a Red-breasted Merganser hen that is hanging around with a bunch of
Mallards on the river near the picnic area. The flight feathers on this bird
appear to be growing in, so it is likely it will not be flying anywhere any
time soon. This bird was also noted last Sunday on the regular Dyke Marsh
walk.
The second bird was a crisp, healthy looking, White-throated Sparrow. This
bird was seen at the extreme south end of the parking lots. It was feeding
in an open area, hopping around, undisturbed by the throngs present. I
wonder what would happen if another one of the opposite sex appeared.
Todd Day
Jeffersonton, VA
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