I arrived this morning in darkness as light approached I found large numbers of
distant ducks mostly divers, widgeon and shovelers. Just after 8:00 many
lifted off the water and I saw a bird in the mess of flocks with a white head
and dark body. This was at a great distance through the scope and it was
flying directly at me. I did not get a good look at all and lost it quickly.
I know it is a bit early for long-tailed duck but having a year where I am
finding a lot of early birds I would not be shocked. Anyhow if any of you bird
Vancouver Lake and see a similar bird let me know. I am not stating it was a
long-tailed duck for I just did not get a good look at it. I scanned the ducks
still on the water not seeing anything close. I will be heading to LaFramboise
to check the sewer ponds and Vancouver Lake and will report anything worthy
from there.
Of note I was surprised by the numbers of ring-necked ducks on the lake, not
use to that, also 5 greater yellowlegs, 19 American white pelican. I did not
see the unidentified peeps or dowitchers I saw yesterday only yellowlegs.
Bob Flores
Ridgefield, WA
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