Surf Scoters. Photo by Greg Gillson
Washington County Bird Highlights: 2006
was seen by Greg Gillson at Hagg Lake on October 7. [See November record.]
Snow Goose
was reported by John Rakestraw at Fernhill Wetlands on October 21 (see February-April and June reports).
Surf Scoters on Hagg Lake on October 7, 2006, by
Greg Gillson
Twenty
Surf Scoters
were on Hagg Lake on October 7, where Greg Gillson photographed them. At least 3 remained to October 9 when David Smith spotted them. This species has been a very rare winter visitor, with single reports about every 5 years (see February report). Perhaps searching Hagg Lake in October and November may reveal them to be more regular fall migrants. [See November report.]
Baird's Sandpiper
was seen at Fernhill Wetlands on October 8 by Erik Knight (see August reports).
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