Oops, I meant the Harlequin was seen shortly after sunRISE this morning.

Kurt Schwarz
HowCo, etc.

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From: "Kurt Schwarz" <>
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Subject: [MDOSPREY] Harlequin yes, Pelicans No


> The Harlequin Duck, already noted by Les, was briefly glimpsed shortly
> after sunset, at the end of the pier, among some Greater Scaup.  So
> our friend does not discriminate!!!
> 
> The Canvasback rafts at Oakley Street and elsewhere were impressive.
> And they had a few scaup, Tundra Swans, and Canada Geese mixed in.
> Surf Scoters were abundant, but I only saw two Long-tailed Ducks.
> 
> Alas, I peaked early, as I came up dry on the Am. White Pelicans at
> Blackwater.  I made three circuits of the loop, one in late morning,
> and two in mid-afternoon, no sign.  To further add to the frustration,
> four separate sightings of Golden Eagle were logged at the Visitor 
> Center, but none by me.
> 
> Not a Rough-legged Hawk to be seen on Elliot Island Rd. 
> 
> A small consolation was seeing 13 Bald Eagles at once.
> 
> Kurt Schwarz
> HowCo
> goawaybird at comcast dot net