This bird was still there as of about 11:40 AM today (Friday).  It was in the same general area- as you face the bay, the bird was in the gravel right by the drainage culvert.  It let me get within a couple of feet, and it just slowly shuffled around a little.  It never got in the water, and it never tried to fly.  I didn't see any obvious signs of trauma or injury, but that dosn't mean much.  With all the raptors around there I am surprised it hasn't become a meal for one of them.

Monroe Harden
Havre de Grace, MD


-----Original Message-----
>From: Chris Starling <>
>Sent: May 26, 2006 8:47 AM
>To: 
>Subject: [MDOSPREY] Godeneye -Harford
>
>Greetings,
>
>Yesterday I found a female Common Goldeneye at the Aberdeen Proving Ground 
>in Harford County. The bird, for those interested, was in the tidal swamp 
>amung the phragmites near the "SIBO" Boat Ramp (Woodpecker Point rec. 
>area). Specifically the bird was on the right side of the road where the 
>road crosses the drainage culvert directly infront of the boat ramp.  I 
>approached the bird and it did not readily move. It seemed lethargic (lead 
>poisoning?)
>
>Have a great day,
>Chris Starling
>North East, MD
>