The rain let up enough that I was able to spend a couple hours here. 
With my limited mobility I spent my time looking over the impoundments.  The 
water levels are still high, but unlike last week there were ducks on the 
open water- mainly male RING-NECKED DUCKS.  They have rebounded from their 
low numbers last spring (high count 79) to 125 today with still more time 
for even higher numbers.  Also had a calling PIED-BILLED GREBE-maybe this 
year I can confirm breeding here.  Last year's high water eliminated any 
chance of a successful nesting.
        Not many migrants today-at least 275 RING-BILLED GULLS and two small 
flocks of  TUNDRA SWANS (50 total) heading NW.
       Landbirds are still scarce.  Until I can walk normally again I won't 
be able to see what effect the snow had on the local bird populations.  Did 
have a group of at least 75 TREE SWALLOWS.  None of these birds were 
interested in the nest boxes.

Paul Woodward
Fairfax City, VA