Hi all,
I just returned from Piney Run reservoir, where I saw a pair (male and female) of Surf Scoters, about 2/3 of the way across the lake from the boat docks. Also seen were the regular ducks (wigeon, ruddies, ring-neckeds, mallards, and buffleheads) along with at least a pair of Canvasbacks, and some Hooded Mergs too. Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, kingfishers and Great Blue Heron were also present, along with Canada Geese, Ring-billed Gulls and many A. Coots.
When I first arrived the female scoter was asleep,and I thought it might be White-winged, then when she awoke I was able to make a proper ID.
Joe Hanfman was there when I left so perhaps he will find something else of interest.
Rick Sussman
Woodbine,MD
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From: Jane E Fallon <>
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Sent: Tue, Nov 24, 2009 11:25 am
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Piney Run Lake - Surf and White-winged Scoters
Posted for Fred Fallon.
This morning about 11:15 am Fred found a Surf Scoter and a White-winged
coter together at Pine Run Lake.
Jane Fallon
untingtown, MD |