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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