Les, you saw 4 White Pelicans? Steve and I went there yesterday and saw one of them swimming near 2 or 3 Tundra Swans.
   I guess you saw all of those Snow Goose too? That's the most I've ever seen.
   Did you see those American Wigeons? We saw 2 males there yesterday among SEVERAL Nothern Pintails. I have to admit, those were the most Pintails I've ever seen before.

Les Roslund <> wrote:
  This afternoon, after the fog lifted over here, a trip to Blackwater Refuge
was rewarded with the sighting of four White Pelicans, just as had been
previously reported. They were readily visible from the Wildlife Drive
(which goes beside the Blackwater River for much of its route). The Pelicans
were standing on a mud bar south of the drive within the first 1/2 mile
after one leaves the tiny wooded portion of that is beside pond #8. Near
that little wooded section by Pond 8, there were numerous Golden-crowned
Kinglets and one very yellow Pine Warbler.

Later in the afternoon, with fog now gone, the Choptank River waterfront
birds became available for viewing.

At the Choptank Marina the young male Harlequin was continuing its antics in
the company of at least four young Buffleheads. Coming from the north, cross
the Fred Malkus Bridge, then turn right at the first stop light. That puts
you onto Maryland Avenue. Continue until you cross another bridge, ignoring
the fact that Maryland Avenue has suddenly become Market Street. Take a
right at the first light after this bridge and that will put you on Spring
Street. Continue a couple of blocks or so - to another stoplight and High
Street. Take another right onto High Street and continue to the end of this
road - and you will be beside the marina. The Harlequin and its friends
have been staying in amongst the boats and pilings of the marina, but the
group moves around, so it may take a bit of watching before the birds are
found. One can park in the large parking lot on the east side of the road
loop, then walk to the edge of the marina for the best viewing.

When you tire of viewing or searching for the Harlequin, complete the
driving loop, then take the first right again, which will put you onto Water
Street. Continue to Oakley St, take another right and go on to the end of
that road for nice viewing of a raft of Canvasbacks. This afternoon around
700 were present, along with a few America Wigeon, nice views of Scoters,
and the special bonus of up close views of a pair of Redhead Ducks.

Les Roslund

Talbot County
Easton MD 21601
  


			
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