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N. AA County: Waterfowl and more

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Matthew Grey

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Matthew Grey

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Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:55:03 -0500

Hello all. 

The wind was strong and cold, but there were still some birds worth noting, 
particularly in the sheltered coves off of Stoney Creek and the Patapsco.

Highlights:

Brandon Woods Pond (Drainage pit off of Ft. Smallwood Rd.)

C. Goose: 46
A. Black Duck: 2
Gadwall: 2
RN DUCK: 1
H. Merganser: 3

Stoney Beach: (Patapsco River)

L. Scaup: 3
C. Goldeneye: 3
RB Gull: 24
GBB Gull: 2
Swamp Sparrow: 1  In a small "nature" area
WT Sparrow: 8  Several more heard

Riviera Beach (Pond Area):

C. Goose: 5  All deceased, see seperate post
M. Swan: 2
Mallard: 4
G. Scaup: c. 100
C. Goldeneye: 2
LT DUCK: 4
Bufflehead: 1
RB Gull: 8
GBB Gull: 1

Riviera Beach: (Stoney Creek Overlook):

DC Cormorant: 2
C. Goose: 2
Mallard: 16
G. Scaup: 75+
Canvasback: c. 250
Ruddy Duck: c. 400
RB Gull: 24
H. Gull: 2
GBB Gull: 5

Sunset Beach Community Pier (Stoney Creek):

Mallard: 3
Bufflehead: 1 female
RB Gull: 14
TV: 1
C. Hawk: 1 

Elizabeth's Landing Community Pier (Stoney Creek):

DC Cormorant: 2
Mallard: 39
L. Scaup: 2
Bufflehead: 4
RB Gull: 80+
GBB Gull: 1
RT Hawk: 1  Adult, very nice low flight in the wind
E. Towhee: 1  Always nice to see 

Best to all,

Matt Grey
Pasadena