Hello everyone!
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It was a beautiful day at the fill and I couldn't of asked for more.? I was only scanning the water for about 15 minutes or so when the TUFTED DUCK came around the corner on the East side.? He was no further than 10-15 yards!? It was such an incredible view of this bird, probably a once in a life time look.? I was able to watch him for a little while with about 5 other people around around 4:00pm.?
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I spent the remainder of the time at the Fill with Woody Wheeler and we must of had a good 45+ species on the day.? The highlights were:
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Tufted Duck- very close in!
Canvasback- a good dozen at least
Redhead- I'd say about 6 or 7 visible
Barrow's Goldeneye- very reliable, right of the bridge over the slough
Eurasian Wigeon- 3 individuals
Northern Pintail- 5 or so along the bank
Sharp-Shined Hawk- perched and was very calm
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All in all it was a spectacular day!? Here is my Flickr link with updated pictures of the TUFTED DUCK from today 2/6/12.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/9654794 at N06/
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Happy birding,
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Collin Vassallo