Randy, I echo Jen's comments.  Today was pretty incredible.  I remember
another day back in the 1980s when there was a spectacular scoter and brant
flight.  We watched it from the Huron-Vermilion area.  That day was
unbelievable, today was better.



The fascinating thing about lake watching is every day is different.  It is
rare where two consecutive days are similar.  Today's birds may have moved
on or they may linger on the lake awhile and may end up moving back and
forth.  Then again we could get a new batch of birds tomorrow and Monday and
Tuesday.  These next few days may bring a lot of surprises.  If anything,
people should be watching for the eiders reported today.  I lean heavily
toward common eider for the bird I saw.  The three unidentified ducks I saw
may have been common eiders as well.  Common eider is such a rare bird on
Lake Erie that I do feel confident calling one in flight from that distance,
let alone four.  I have seen several king eiders through the years and these
birds struck me as different.  I would recommend watching the lake from high
bluffs in the morning and then check harbors and sheltered areas when the
lake movement slows down.  It is still windy here so things may be
interesting tomorrow.  Good luck



John Pogacnik

4765 Lockwood Road

Perry, OH 44081




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