All: Lisa and I also had the Ripley Rufous on Saturday, 1/29/2005, about
3p.m. We had to wait 20-25 minutes in the cold, but then got two good looks
at her. (This was a lifer for Lisa.) We were interested in the blackish
patch at the base of her throat - looks a little bit different than the
Sibley's illustration.

	Afterward, we cruised Hains Pt. Didn't get another look at the Snow Geese,
but had 6-8 lesser scaup off the point.

	Good Birding!


Warren P. Strobel
 OR 
Cape St. Claire, MD

2005 Year List - 61
U.S. Life List - 247
World Life List - 342