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N. Arundel: 12/24/08: Waterfowl

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Matthew Grey

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Matthew Grey

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Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:14:51 -0500

Hello all.

Some before-shift birding at Fort Smallwood turned up a single Surf Scoter near the park's pier among other usual suspects.  In general, waterfowl numbers over the last couple of weeks have varied but remained strong. 

Highlights: 

Canada Goose: 120+
Mute Swan: 2
Mallard: 95
American Black Duck: 2
Gadwall: 6
Greater Scaup: 300+
Lesser Scaup: 50+
Scaup sp.: 500+ Too far out
Bufflehead: 14
Canvasback: c. 20
SURF SCOTER: 1
Ruddy Duck: c. 30

Also found about 12 Canvasbacks on Curtis Bay off of Pennington Avenue. 

Happy Holidays to all.

Matt Grey
Pasadena