[va-richmond-general] Re: RAS @ Curles Neck Farm; Nov.9th
- From: Linda Warfield <lindawarfield202@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Ellison Orcutt <mr.ellyo@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:27:19 -0500
Very impressive list, and photos.
LEW
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 10:31 AM, Ellison Orcutt <mr.ellyo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> How about a good link?
>
> http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20490595
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> Ellison
>
> On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 10:19 AM, Ellison Orcutt <mr.ellyo@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello birders,
>>
>> Twenty birders participated in Richmond Audubon's annual fall field trip
>> to Curles Neck Farm in eastern Henrico County. Below is short report of
>> highlight birds seen in addition to a link to the full eBird list with
>> photos. Curles Neck is private, trespassing is not allowed.
>>
>> The farm hosts winter flock of the Lesser Snow Goose Subspecies. This
>> subspecies is predominately in the blue morph form, the opposite of our
>> coastal Snow Geese (Greater). Many Canada Geese and other waterfowl also
>> winter here. Among the mass of geese, rare geese are regularly recorded.
>> On our trip, we recorded group of 5 Greater White-fronted Geese and 3
>> Ross's Geese (photos are in the link).
>>
>> Other birds of note were at least two Black-crowned Night-herons, an
>> uncommon bird in this area. A small flock of shorebirds which included a
>> Pectoral Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, Wilson's Snipe and Greater
>> Yellowlegs. We had nice looks at White-crowned Sparrows and quick looks at
>> a Fox Sparrow. Horned Larks and American Pipits were calling overhead all
>> day. Six Tundra Swans decorated a pond for much of the day.
>>
>> Check the RAS website for other upcoming field trips.
>>
>> List with photos:
>> http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/email?subID=S20490595
>>
>> Good birds,
>>
>> Ellison
>>
>> --
>> Ellison Orcutt
>> Birder/Naturalist
>> Richmond, Va
>> Cell: (804) 339-6976
>> Mr.EllyO@xxxxxxxxx
>>
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> --
> Ellison Orcutt
> Birder/Naturalist
> Richmond, Va
> Cell: (804) 339-6976
> Mr.EllyO@xxxxxxxxx
>
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