[va-bird] Re: Where are the Va Beach ducks?

The western arm of Lynnhaven Inlet (opposite the golf course) is the place
to view large numbers (several hundred) of waterfowl (today 12 waterfowl
species, and 35 species total) when the weather turns really bad.  A few
seasides, sharptails, rails, and ipswich sparrows thrown in for good
measure.  More like the southernmost extension of the Eastern Shore than Va
Beach.  Visit it while you can, before it's residentially developed.


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Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 3:04 PM
Subject: [va-bird] Where are the Va Beach ducks?


> After reading several postings wondering where the waterfowl went when the
> lakes are frozen over....Tom and I decided to go look around. We decided
to
> move north (from our southern Va Bch home).
> First stop was Owls Creek (by VMSM). Looking down the creek past the
Museum
> we could still see icy water...but...the boat launch area was clear.Clear
of
> ice and clear of ducks. We spotted a few Ruddy's along the far shore and a
> very nice sub-adult Bald Eagle perched in the tree across from the VMSM.
> Under the Eagle we spotted about 20 Pelicans (br) on the rocks resting.
They
> were so still we almost over looked them as they blended well with the
rocks.
> Other than that a few DC Cormorants, 2 Mallards and  about 3 RB Gulls. Far
> from what we expected to see. We ventured up to Rudee Inlet to give a look
> over the ocean...empty except for a few Gannets in the distance and
> one...yes..one... gull. We quickly passed Lake Holly as it was frozen
solid
> and proceeded to Ft Story. It looks like Ned had all the scoters in Cape
> Charles! We didn't have anything save a few more Gannets. On we went to
> Lynnhaven Inlet...same story...just gulls.
> Any Va Beachers seeing any ducks? Tom will ask a couple of the hunters at
the
> AWHM if they have spotted any. Yes, the hunters are our friends! They give
us
> GREAT tips on where to find our ducks :-)
> Karen Beatty
> Virginia Beach,VA
>
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