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["Scott Olmstead" <stolmstead@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Richmond birders-

  I got a chance to spend some time at the Wetlands on Sunday night around 
dusk.  It was my first visit of the year.  I found lots of Winter Wrens, and 
a pair of American Wigeon in the pond, among other things, but the highlight 
of the evening was the pair of Barred Owls who appeared about 6:00.  They 
perched on the same branch, and I had a great look as they cackled at each 
other, ruffed up their feathers, danced around, and generally made quite a 
scene.  What a thrill!  This is an excellent place (and time of year) to see 
these owls.  I imagine they will nest.

  The Wetlands is located on the South shore of the James River, downstream 
from Pony Pastures.

  I also observed a few dozen Bufflehead, a cormorant, and an adult Bald 
Eagle on the river closer to Huguenot Bridge.

  Good birding!

      Scott Olmstead

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