Visited Kershner's Pond in Frederick county today hoping to see the 
previously reported Snow Geese.  Instead found 4 Ross's Geese, showing 
the round heads and short, stubby, blue-based bills with no "grin patch" 
that are characteristic of the species.  I also found at least one 
Cackling Goose among 1800 Canadas.  Photos of the Ross's Geese are here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35716495@N08/?saved=1

   Chuck Parker came after I arrived and helped to confirm the ID of 
this rare-in-the-Piedmont species.  Thanks also to Bill Hubick for 
confirming after the fact.  Others who have reported Snow Geese from 
this pond recently may want to reevaluate their IDs.

Good birding!
Jim Moore
Rockville, Maryland
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