Subject: [Tweeters] Montlake Fill Wednesday April 14. Teal Fight
Date: Apr 14 20:58:56 2010
From: Doug Parrott - bird_cage at msn.com


Hi Tweets,

I spent a few GREAT hours at the Fill this morning and spring was in the air. The Common Teal was still on Shovelers Pond and he had attempted to lure a Green-winged Teals mate away. It didn't take long for the fireworks to start. I was fortunate to get a few photos of the dispute, three of which are attached. I don't think the Common Teal will make that attempt again, but who knows, some of us never learn. The remainder of the morning was comparatively calm compared to that. However I did hear, what I think was a Raccoon, growling rather viscously near the southwest pond back in the weeds. I DID NOT INVESTIGATE!

By the way is anyone have trouble receiving the digest version of Tweeters? Mine hasn't showed up for the last two days. Its like a good friend has gone missing.

Photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdhouse_wa/sets/72157623857835770/<http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdhouse_wa/sets/72157623857835770/>

Happy Spring Birding,

Doug Parrott
Edmonds Wa.
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