Vicki Derr and I went after the Eurasian Wigeon this morning (March
1)reported yesterday by Margaret Bowman in Newark, Licking County.  It was
still there and a life bird for Vicki, state bird for me.  There was also a
Redhead.  Thank you Margaret for posting this bird.  We agree that this is
not a hybrid.

Joe in the woods, Perry County.

On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 12:10 PM, Margaret Bowman <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> I just stopped by TJ Evans Park (11:45 am, Sunday, 2/28).  The pool below
> the observation deck adjacent to the upper parking lot is about 3/4 free of
> ice.
>
> With about six pairs of American Wigeon was one male Eurasian Wigeon,
> swimming and diving just below the observation deck - nice close range.
>
> I've only seen one before, and that one was distant, so I raced home to
> check Sibley, and I'm pretty sure this is not a hybrid.  He's a dead ringer
> for the guy on page 85.  Sorry, no pics.
>
> The upper parking lot is slush-covered, but passable.  I got my Honda Civic
> in and out without problems.  The lower parking lot is closed.
>
> Anyone interested - TJ Evans Park is a Newark city park off of State Route
> 13 (east side) on the north side of Newark.  The park is south of the
> intersection of 21st Street and north of the intersection with Waterworks
> Road.  It is not particularly well marked, but there are tire tracks up over
> the railroad tracks.
>
> I'm pretty excited to have a new Licking Co. bird.  I don't suppose this is
> the first Eurasian Wigeon here, but it's the first for ME!
>
> There were also some redheads, a couple of mallards, and three ring-necked
> ducks, along with a handful of ring-billed gulls. and the ubiquitous
> Canadas.  Beware that there are also some released domestic ducks and geese.
>
> Margaret Bowman
> Licking Co., OH
>
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