VA-BIRDers,
This morning I visited the Mason Neck Great Marsh area followed by a stop at
Pohick Bay from the boat launch parking lot. Waterfowl are increasing in
diversity and numbers, albeit the Lesser Scaup totals are still an order of
magnitude lower than typical for end of December. Arrival was Greater
Scaup. Also, encountered a couple of Pine Siskins at Hallowing Pt. Totals
for the waterfowl in both locations are listed below.
Kurt Gaskill
C. Goose 25
Mute Swan 3, Pohick Bay
Tundra Swan 44
Gadwall 55
Am. Wigeon 1
Am. Black Duck 150
Mallard 25
No. Shoveler 2
No. Pintail 60
Canvasback 4
Redhead 2, Pohick Bay
Ring-necked Duck 70
Greater Scaup 1, Pohick Bay
Lesser Scaup 736
Bufflehead 6
Hooded Merganser 3
RB Merganser 2
Ruddy Duck 60
Common Loon 2
Pied-billed Grebe 17
Horned Grebe 1
DC Cormorant 13
Am. Coot 245
Forster's Tern 1, Pohick Bay
