[va-bird] Red-breasted Mergs at Great Falls NP, Ffx. Co.; April 30

Slow day at Great Falls - where were all the birds? 
Variety was just OK, numbers way down from what I
would expect here in late April.  I've had some really
good birding in No. Va. during 4 of the past 4 days so
today was quite a contrast.

Best birds were 6 female RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS in
Difficult Run, swimming toward the Potomac.  When I
left them they had stopped to preen at the stream's
mouth.  At first I didn't see them well because the
trees were in between the birds and I, I assumed they
were part of the Common Merg population that has been
breeding in the area over the past couple of summers. 
But with a close unobstructed view they had all the
field marks of Red-breasted.  I think that
Red-breasted Mergs are the least likely of the 3 merg
sp. to be seen this far up the Potomac.

It was a pleasant day to be outdoors.  Hope everyone
in No. Va. was able to enjoy the nice weather.

Scott Baron
Fairfax, Va. 

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