VWB lakewatch from Nov 30, 12

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--- My Dad and I rocked VWB for a morning watch... So what did we get? Here’s the skinny:



Cackling Goose – came ashore up high with a flock of Canada’s

Red-throated (3-4) and Common (12-15) Loons

Great Black-backed Gulls – a surprising number of individuals on the move..



Also:

Mallards – several flocks, presumably birds getting “frozen out” from further north

American Black Duck – several flocks, (some “pure” flocks) – see above

Hooded Merganser – several flocks (see: Black Duck, American and Mallard)

Common Merganser – several flocks (same)



Not exactly a barn burner, but it was nice to be out. Shimmer reduced visibility a fair bit...



Here’s a pic of the Cackler.. Also added it to the Cackler page:

https://picasaweb.google.com/117329578255897846071/RichardsonSCacklingGeeseInTheEast#



Figured I’d add it, even though it’s terrible – still potentially informative.. .