Oct 29, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Hoover Dam (40.108025,-82.882082), Franklin, US-OH
Comments: High winds, off-and-on rain; cold. From the SW area at the
dam. Few birds, several Ring-necked Ducks and an ad. Greater White-fronted
Goose flying low bucking the winds in a flock of 20 Canada Geese. Several
small flocks of Canada Geese had passed, low and at varying distances, most
common from areas east of the dam but some trying to travel east, bucking
the high winds. Watching one small flock, an adult GWFG was among them,
flying flying fairly close at about 100 yds; it slender trim size and
proportionately shorter neck with quicker lighter flight was easily noted.
While its colorful bill, black bars across belly and gray sheen across the
wings (contrasting with the dark flight feathers), and brown head and neck
(fading into paler underbody) were further evidence. The wings were rather
long and slim in proportion, wingbeats shallow and stiff, with an agile
look. The continued on, from east then heading west, shifting position,
the white-front always five or so back to middle of flock.....
2 species (+1 other taxa)
Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 see comments; in
flight, colorful bill, gray sheen across upper wings, brown head and breast.
Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) 7
Sharp-shinned/Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter striatus/cooperii) 1
David Tan
Columbus OH
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