[MDOsprey] Surf Scoters in Frederick County

Hershberger, Wilbur (WHershbe@afrs.ars.usda.gov)
Mon, 20 Dec 1999 09:01:04 -0500


A pair of immature female SURF SCOTERS were observed at Rainbow lake,
also known as the Emmitsburg reservoir, on Sunday December 19, 1999 at
0800-0830.
Photos were taken.  However, the low light level and distance to the
birds may make the photos useless.
This lake is WSW of Emmitsburg on Hampton Valley Rd.
They were very skittish, but would return to the lake if flushed.
Good Birding!
Wilbur
Fred. Co.