There were 3 Common mergansers flying upriver in the vicinity of Stratford Rd. and Rattlesnake Creek. A phoebe was flycatching near the SLOW DOWN sign downriver from the quarry pond, where the canvasbacks were happily preening among the mallards and geese. About 7 ring necked ducks are hanging around now after being scarce for awhile. No sign of swallows this trip.