[va-bird] Fwd: Sky Meadows SP, Fauquier Co.; March 26

Oops, make that 7 sparrow species, I couldn't find my
checklist.

S

--- Scott Baron <brnpelican@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 13:07:15 -0800 (PST)
> From: Scott Baron <brnpelican@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [va-bird] Sky Meadows SP, Fauquier Co.;
> March 26
> To: va-bird <va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> Hello, birders.
> 
> 5 TUNDRA SWANS graced the farm pond to the west of
> the
> barn and silo today.  They were resting with a
> couple
> of CANADA GEESE on my first pass, later the swans
> were
> feeding in this small, shallow pond.  This flock,
> which I'm told has been seen in various areas of the
> park for 5 days, was quite tame.  Once in a while,
> flyovers are seen or heard here in the spring but
> this
> is the first time that Tundras have stopped in as
> far
> as I'm aware.  Other waterfowl that have been around
> recently (but that I didn't see) include RUDDY DUCK
> and a Red-breasted or Common MERGANSER female. 
> Either
> merg would be a good record for Sky Meadows.
> 
> A big count of 21 WILSON'S SNIPE were present today,
> a
> flock of 16 just outside the park to the north of
> the
> fishing pond, 4 others were feeding at the edge of
> the
> farm pond mentioned above, and 1 more rested at the
> edge of the other farm pond.  Sparrows were abundant
> today (6 species) and I saw all 7 species of
> woodpeckers in the Walnut Grove.  RED-HEADEDS only
> numbered 5.  3 pairs of TREE SWALLOWS today, only
> near
> the ponds.  They are a joy to have around, with
> their
> bright plumage and sweet calls.
> 
> Scott Baron
> Fairfax, Va.
> 
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