[va-bird] Cape Charles waterfowl

The Cape Charles beach this morning has 8 Mute Swans in one flock (2 adults, 
2 subadults, 5 juveniles), a very unusual bird here, particularly in such 
numbers.   Also present were 3 Brant, many Bufflehead, and small groups of 
Black 
and Surf Scoters.   The weather is again dead-calm today.   The local golf 
course development ponds have Ruddy Duck, Northern Shoveler, Lesser Scaup, and 
2 
American Black Ducks.   The Allen's/Rufous Hummingbird continues at 9 Randolph, 
most recently seen 10 minutes ago.   

An evening excursion to Cape Henry yesterday provided a glimpse of a 
Hatteras-bound headboat that is likely to change pelagic birding's future 
course in 
this state and in North Carolina.   Keep an eye on the water and the www for 
more news!

Ned Brinkley
Cape Charles, VA

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