Matt:
Great photos of the Cackling Geese ! Your shots provide at least good
views as I obtained through my telescope at up to 40 power while I was
standing not far from you.
Harvey Mudd
At 05:12 PM 12/5/04 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi All,
> Took a drive out to Rocky Gap SP this morning. The pair of
>Cackling Geese stayed in close proximity of each other the whole
>time of observation. The whole group of approx. 150-200 Canada
>Geese moved from one beach area ( where the small inlet is ) to
>the main beach area in the recreational park.
>
>Noticeably smaller with a "stubby" bill, short neck and a distinct
>grayish tone overall when compared to it's larger counterparts.
>
>Ran into Harvey Mudd from Bethesda, MD while I was there.... We
>got some great looks!!
>
>Also present:
> Hooded Merganser 7
> Ruddy Duck 25
> American Coot 5
>
>Many thanks to John Churchill for the post......
>
>I've posted a couple of digiscoped pics at the web site below. Also the MD
>Kelp Gull and
>the Calliope at Laurel.
>
>Good birding,
>Matt Orsie
>Summit Point, WV
>Jefferson County
>mailto:[log in to unmask]
>web site: http://wvbirder.com
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