I spent some time at Riverside Park this morning and had a good collection of
dabbling and diving duck. Horned Grebes were 'everywhere' in a variety of
plumage stages from full winter to almost full breeding dress.
Highlights follow:
Tundra Swan (heard only)
105
Gadwall
10
American Wigeon
12
Redhead
75
Lesser Scaup
30
Bufflehead
9
Common Merganser
7
Red-breasted Merganser
5
Ruddy Duck
4
Pied-billed Grebe
12
Horned Grebe
1
Bald Eagle
2
Bonaparte's Gull
x
Tree Swallow
3
Golden-crowned Kinglet
2
Yellow-rumped Warbler
After I called in at Belle Haven Marina and located another 8 Horned Grebe and
3 Bonaparte's Gull. Tree Swallows were busy around one of the nest boxes.
Rob Young
Alexandria, VA
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