[va-richmond-general] Re: Riverside Dr. (JRPS)--redheads, canvasbacks, and the usual suspects

On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 10:17 AM, Janice Frye <jjfdc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  I was delighted to see quite a few redheads and canvasbacks mixed in with
> the usual ring-necked ducks, buffleheads, CAGO, and mallards.  Probably some
> scaup also, but the road is blocked by construction, errands and paperwork
> have to be done, and the glare was there on this sunny morning.  No counting
> or walking for me.  One adult bald eagle was wheeling and trying to nab a
> duck between dives above the Z Dam—you can follow the detour and come from
> the other direction, but the majority of ducks seem to be in the zone
> upriver from the construction.  No pied billed grebes this time, but up to 4
> are in view at one time on some mornings.  They don't seem fond of watchers
> and disappear early.  When the quarry pond is not completely frozen there
> are quite a few mallards and the occasional great blue heron on that side.
> Stunning numbers of RNDU can be seen from the Huguenot Bridge some mornings
> lately.  Have a great day!
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> Jan
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> Richmond
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