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Rocky Gap State Park, Memorial Day Weekend

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Chris & Paul Woodford

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Chris & Paul Woodford

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Wed, 31 May 2006 23:42:45 -0400

I went camping with my family and a bunch of friends at Rocky Gap 
State Park this past weekend.  Birding time was limited, and the 
BALTIMORE ORIOLES, while very vocal, managed to stay hidden in the 
tree tops.  I saw three species that were interesting to me.  On 
Saturday, I saw two female RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS.  I would have 
appreciated it if they had seen fit to swim over to my side of the 
lake, but I could still see the merganser shape, orangish-brown head, 
thin bill, white wing patches, and continuous white from throat to 
belly.  Are they usually around at this time of year?  On Sunday, I 
had a great look at a SOLITARY VIREO, which is a first for me.  It 
seemed to be staking out territory, flying from tree to tree and 
singing.  On Monday, an OSPREY flew over the lake.

Paul