I spent a couple of days at Chincoteague with my wife, engaging in some
leisurely birding. On the 6th we drove around the wildlife drive and were
struck by the total lack of birds. The answer was revealed when a scan with
the scope revealed 6 peregrine falcons scattered around the slightly damp Snow
Goose pool, sitting on the ground. Quite a sight. Only one appeared to be
eating something. Other birds noted were 4 other migtrating peregrines,
migrating flocks of scoters (mostly black, with one flock of surf), a flock of
brant, rusty blackbirds, and golden-crowned kinglets.
Marc Ribaudo
Woodbridge, VA
