Hi Jeff, et al.

Ross's Goose is a "reviewable" species away from the Eastern Shore 
(category 4E) ...

         http://www.mdbirds.org/mddcrc/pdf/mdreview.pdf

The MD/DC Records Committee would welcome reports, photos, etc.

Thanks.

Phil


At 20:56 12/17/2006, Jeff Shenot wrote:
>There was an adult Ross' Goose at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary today (Prince
>George's Co.), that was in the company of a large number of Canada Geese.
>It was seen during today's Chrsitmas bird count (Jug Bay) but is reported to
>have been seen there for several days now.
(snip)
>When I first arrived the bird was out on the river and very distant from the
>shore, but later (~2:00) it came back up to the field and ponds area below
>the visitor center, and was there when I left.  A scope is recommended in
>case it is distant - the Sanctuary does not want anyone walking around the
>fields, to avoid disturbing the wildlife.
>
>A word of caution - I don't know, but Merkle may be closed during the week
>(the website says open only on Sat and Sun, from 10-4).  If you try 
>to see it,
>call first to see if they are open (web site number listed is 301-888-1377).

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