October 24, 2006 – Lake Kirby – Surf Scoter


Best bird(s) of the day:

  • Surf Scoter, 1
  • Common Loons, 3

Others:

  • American White Pelican, 50-60; hard to get an accurate count when bunched up.
  • Great Egret, 2
  • Common Moorhen, 1 juv.
  • Northern Harrier, 1
  • American Avocet, 10
  • Least Sandpiper, 12
  • Wilson’s Snipe, 1
  • Winter Wren, 1
  • Pyrrhuloxia, 1
  • Yellow-rumped Warbler, 6

Sightings by Kathy Hampton and Laura Packer. This is not a complete list of species seen; the Surf Scoter was a BIG distraction and listing the birds came to a complete halt. Much the same species as Monday, Oct. 23, 2006.