My $.02 isn't worth a nickel!

Matt Hafner pointed out that the bird's bill is too big and the head
shape points to a Common Goldeneye.  When I was looking at the bird,
the massive bill kept me guessing. That is why I defer to those with
more experience.  It's an interesting bird indeed. Matt pointed out
that there was a Common Goldeneye a few years back at Conowingo with a
yellow-orange bill.  I looked at the photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/odephoto/391489377/in/set-72157612078244077/

...and think that this is exactly the look of the QA goldeneye.

I need to get back to shopping with my wife.  But for those
interested, Jackson Landing road is in QA county, just pass the Kent
Narrows bridge on the North side. It's easiest to get there if one is
driving Westbound on 50/301.

Best,

Dan

On Thursday, December 17, 2009, Dan Haas <> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I dropped by late this afternoon to investigate.
>
> The bird was there and it was bitter, bitter cold.
>
> It sure looks like a fem Barrow's Goldeneye to me.  I took some
> extremely distant photos that I'll post to my blog later tonight.
> First, Christmas shopping.
>
> I sent the pics to Mr Hafner and Mr Hubick for their $.02.
>
> But, that's my $.02.  Happy holidays.
>
> Dan Haas
> West Annap
> 
>
> On Tuesday, December 15, 2009, Harry Armistead
> <> wrote:
>> I didn't feel like stumbling out to my car last night after I got the 10P.M. call about this bird, but in today's mild temperatures and daylight my 1987 Queen Annes County ADC atlas shows Jackson Creek at coordinates C2&C3 on Map 24, which is n. of Rt. 50, e. of the Narrows, and w. of Grasonville on Kent I.  Jackson Creek Marina is not in the index so I assume it postdates 1987.  Good luck in nailing this odd duck.  Best to all. - Harry Armistead.
>>
>