Jane Kostenko and I were headed over to Solomons to the Calvert Marine Museum's 
annual Christmas party. Jane plays the Otter and since the eye holes aren't 
anatomically correct for humans, she requires a handler which is me. Anyway, 
earlier this week as I drove across the bridge to work, I noticed a collection 
of geese in the field immediately south of the bridge. A quick scan on several 
days yielded nothing other than Canada Geese. The flock was substantially larger 
today which makes sense because I am usually driving by around 7:10 and geese 
stream in constantly at that hour. So, we spun down under the bridge and a 
during quick scan of the field, I found the presumed returning Greater 
White-fronted Goose down near the river and barns. A couple of guys were just 
getting ready to do some kite flying and at noon precisely, the whole flock 
lifted off and flew further south toward the boat rental end of the field (where 
the Iceland Gull was eons ago).

Anyway, this is the third year in a row that a/the Greater White-fronted Goose 
has been found here. Last year it was a one day wonder then was relocated on 
Turner Road by John Hubbell. If you don't find it in the bridge field, check 
Turner Road!
 
Tyler Bell

California, Maryland