Oberlin Reservoir gull numbers were WAAAAAY down from those reported over
the weekend. All my untrained eye could find were Herring (several stages)
and Ring-billed. A small group (6) of Pintails was being 'herded' around by
a gull. I also saw what appears to be a hybrid Canada Goose x Dark Phase
Snow Goose. Feet, head and neck of a dark snow and the body of a Canada.
Your comments would be appreciated.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mvalencic/HybridBirdsAndPintails#
How do you count this bird?
Also, I saw the 'Mallard hybrid' yesterday (Tuesday) at the lake in
Castalia. I took a picture of this bird last year. How many different
species do you think are represented in this one individual?
I hope to go to Lakeview Cemetery tomorrow and look for the Merlins.
Matt Valencic
Chagrin Falls, OH
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