I must have been right behind Robert, arriving at 5pm and leaving at 5:45.
The Eurasian Teal was cooperative but far away - thank goodness for spotting
scopes. Got a couple good pictures but the sun was setting and it was
difficult to determine the color at the top of the head. However, the
presence of the horizontal white line above the speculum and lack of
vertical white line on the body in front of the wing were both apparent.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mvalencic/EurasianTealAtCVNRA
Thanks to those who originally spotted and reported this bird (I only saw
this one male near the two pair of Green-winged Teal). This was a life-list
bird for me!
Matt Valencic
Chagrin Falls, OH
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From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Barrett,Robert P
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 6:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [Ohio-birds] Common/Eurasian Teal
Encouraged by DUG's report, I went on a wild teal chase to Station Road
Swamp, where I met a Hiram student named Clay. We found the two pairs of
American GW Teal easily, but not their companion. We were there from about
3:30 to 4:30, and walked around the north side of the swamp to try other
vantage points. As we were leaving in low spirits, Clay spottted him, at
about 4:30. He was alone at the time, but soon two Americans came by to
join the Eurasian visitor. Good luck to everyone else!
I also spotted the first of 2008 for:
Belted Kingfisher
E. Bluebird
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Green-winged Teal (local US species)
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Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 1:22 PM
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Subject: [Ohio-birds] Common/Eurasian Teal
Hello all -
Just got back from the Station Rd. swamp and as of 1:00pm the
Common/Eurasian Teal was still present, south end of swamp and still in the
company of the 2 pairs of Green-winged Teal. Great looks at the bird sitting
on a log next to male & female green-wings, made the size difference very
obvious with both species out of the water. Not a bad way to spend a lunch
break.
D. Vogus
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