I'm wondering about Canvasback sightings this winter. For the last 5 years
I've been doing regular counts at points along the shore of south Lake
Washington from Sayres Park to Pritchard Beach. Up until this year I've seen small
groups (2+ birds) of Canvasbacks from Sayres Park to Andrew's Bay (off Seward
Park) starting in mid-October, with peak counts in mid November (30-40+) and
tapering off through March. So far this year the count is zero. Does anyone have
any insight into what might be happening here? Could they just be hanging out
somewhere else this year? I hate to think that something catastrophic has
happened to the flock.

thanks,
Catherine Alexander
Lakewood Neighborhood
Seattle