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Re: Oxbow lake question

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Ed Boyd

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Ed Boyd

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Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:05:10 -0400

Sorry, All, this should have read "sorry if this isn't the answer that 
you want to HEAR".

Ed Boyd

Ed Boyd wrote:
> Joanne,
>
> The two locations that I am aware of to view the lake are from the 
> ones that you describe. A scope is necessary equipment to view the 
> birds here, unless someone else knows a secret way in. I'm not a local 
> so only know the primary locations. If you manage to get close enough 
> to view the birds WELL with binoculars, you are probably too close for 
> their comfort and most will likely flush. Sorry if this isn't the 
> answer that you want to here.
>
> Ed Boyd
> Westminster, MD
>
> Joanne Howl wrote:
>> This past Saturday (yes, the day it poured and poured) I went out to 
>> Oxbow lake to try to find ducks.  I spent a good long, soaking time 
>> seeing mostly non-identifiable ducks at a distance.  (with poor 
>> light, pouring rain, well-watered binoculars).  The ducks were ALWAYS 
>> way on the far side of the water.  Eventually I got in my car and 
>> drove around, and found a tiny bit of access on a walking trail to a 
>> bit of the "other side" and did find, in the very flooded lakeside, a 
>> few ducks ... and good ones (American Wigeon, Green Wing Teal and 
>> lovey Wood Ducks - on the water, on stumps and in trees!).  
>>
>> My question:  is there a location or an access point that is best to 
>> "duck" Oxbow?  I seem to be missing some vantage point.
>> Even last year, when I chased the neighborhood Trumpeter, he was 
>> "way, way across the water".  How does one get there?
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Joanne
>>
>> Joanne Howl, DVM
>> 
>> West River, MD
>>
>>   
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