I observed a Ring-necked Duck in this wetland on Sept 29 last year, a very
early date for this species.  There was another report of the same species
at the same location on October 13. I suspect this might be the same bird,
and that it might be injured and unable to depart.

Gene Stauffer
Grove City

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