Today the Greater White-fronted Geese that have been loitering at
Pickering Creek or elsewhere in this region showed up right outside my house
(on headwaters of Leeds Creek).  Around 10:30 a flock of 2000 or so geese
descended noisily onto the creek, forcing me to take a look.  The TWO
White-fronts (also know as Specks or Speckle Bellies) were in plain view in
the midst of the flock.  
 
    I continued to search the flock and soon spotted the small grey Cackling
Goose that has also been previously reported in this area.
 
    A little more watching yielded three Hooded Mergansers, four Buffleheads
and a single Ruddy Duck in the group.
 
Les Roslund
Talbot County
Easton MD 21601