Had a female greater scaup at Summit Lake this afternoon.  Why?  I looked at
this bird yesterday with binoculars and it was very flat-headed, not unlike a
scoter.  Today I saw it fairly close in the scope with a few lesser scaups.
Head seen from back wider than other individuals.  It just feels bigger.  Most
greaters I identify are close enough like this that they just are bigger birds.
 The lessers flew some but this one didn't so I don't have any wing details.
If anyone sees this bird and can tell me why this bird is a lesser scaup I'd
like to learn about it.  Also had a northern waterthrush yesterday.

Peace,

Gregory Bennett
Akron OH

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