I checked the Clear Fork Reservoir just west of Lexington (City of
Mansfield) this morning (24 December 2007), viewed from Rt. 97 along the
south edge of the reservoir.  The highlight was a pair of female-type
WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, as well as a flock of 20 Ring-necked Ducks, 4 Lesser
Scaup, 5 Redhead, and 25 American Coots.

Last year around this time (December 2006) I had a good number of diving
and dabbling ducks on this reservoir, including 2 Surf Scoters, American
Wigeon, Northern Shoveler, Ring-necked Duck, both scaup, Redhead, Common
Goldeneye, and Common and Hooded mergansers, as well as a Great Egret in
the swampy area on the north side.  I'm not from the area, but this seems
like a nice spot for winter waterfowl.

Good birding,

Jay McGowan
Ithaca, NY

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