Hi,

I tried for the Barnacle Goose this morning from 7:30 - 9:30 and was not successful in locating the bird.  There were many geese there, most of them far away and the light wasn't great - I was surprised how much shimmer there was on such a cold day.  I wasn't that surprised to miss the goose because more than half of the birds were so far away and it could have easily been hiding among them.  I located a White-fronted Goose, but only on my third pass over the geese and because I saw a bit of pink leg sticking out below a Canada Goose, and that was in one of the closer groups.  But I am disheartened to hear it was seen flying away - does anyone know the details of this?  I expect to try again for the goose on Saturday.

Joe Byrnes was there when I arrived and when I left - perhaps he had better luck?  Joe - If you see this, and you have warmed up enough to allow you to type, please let us know if he showed himself.

Thanks,
Tom


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From: Kurt Schwarz [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 03:28 PM
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Subject: [MDOSPREY] Any Barnacle Goose Sightings?

I'd like to maybe try again over the weekend.  I see no sighting on MDOsprey nor on eBird today.  I'm informed the bird flew off possibly northwest.  For good?

Kurt Schwarz
HowCo
Goawaybird at verizon dot net

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