May 23
The rain yesterday raised the water level in the impoundments so
there is more open water visible. I found a Common Moorhen in one of the
enlarged open areas near the SW corner of the large impoundment. I didn't
find it at first light, but on my return about 5 hours later it was quite
visible swimming around, but before I left it flew a short distance away
among the aquatic vegetation and I lost sight of it.
Also there was a family of Hooded Mergansers feeding in the area- a
female with 6 young.
Paul Woodward
Fairfax City, VA
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