[va-richmond-general] Re: Red-breasted Mergansers?
- From: "Barnett, Lewis" <lbarnett@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Naseem Reza <nreza@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2014 01:58:12 +0000
Red-breasted Merganser looks like a good ID to me. Wispy double crest, lack of
a well-defined white chin patch, and the steeply sloped forehead point that way.
Lewis
On Apr 3, 2014, at 8:52 PM, Naseem Reza <nreza@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Dear Richmond Birders:
>
> At Mid-lothian Mines Park late this afternoon (Thursday the 3rd) I saw
> a Merganser that appears to be a 1st winter Red-breasted. It kept its
> distance from me and spent more time underwater than on the surface.
>
> I would appeciate feedback on the ID. My apologies for the poor
> quality photos shot from far away.
>
> In addition to the usual Canada Geese and Mallards, there were two
> male Lesser Scaups on the lake.
>
> Naseem Reza
> <2014 04 03_1758.jpg><2014 04 03_1760.jpg><2014 04 03_1762.jpg>
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