Rick and Dennis,

Awesome find! It certainly looks like a Ross's Goose to me, I hope it sticks 
around.

Dave Powell

Germantown, MD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Cheicante" <>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 3:38 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Harford: Ross's and Cackling Goose at Turney's Pond


About 10:00 a.m. this morning (1-8-11) Dennis Kirkwood and I found what we 
believe to be Harford County's first Ross's Goose.  Shortly after getting 
some excellent views of one of the continuing Cackling "Richardson's" Goose 
at Turney's Pond, Dennis came across a quite camoflouged "Snow Goose" in the 
field.  In the same breath, Dennis said, "too small, and the bill is stubby, 
I think we have a Ross's Goose. Wouldn't that be something if we have both a 
Cackling Goose and a Ross's Goose at the same time."  Dave and Danny Webb 
and Bill Collins also saw our potential Ross's.  Others were in the hunt. 
The bird stuck to near Turney's Pond until about noon, before flying off 
perhaps to feed in the many nearby fields.  There's shouldn't be any reason 
this bird doesn't stick to Turney's, especially in the morning and later 
afternoon.  The link is an attempt to photodocument the bird.  Any 
discussion is welcome.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/rcbirder/


The birds are among a large flock of Canada Geese at 4531 Harford Creamery 
Rd.
Permission is granted to drive down the lane.  It is best to park near the 
cedar
halfway down the hill and stay in or near your car as the birds generally 
will not flush.

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Rick Cheicante
Harford County
Bel Air, MD