October 9th, 2005. South Quabbin, MA.
| Black and Surf Scoters
| This afternoon at Quabbin Reservoir from Winsor Dam (14:05 - 16:05hrs): Saw some active migration of Canada Geese (55 south at 14:50hrs) and of American Black Ducks (27 - flocks of 11, and 17 flying high south without stopping).
Highlights;
Common Loon - 1
BLACK SCOTER - 1 male. Showed no interest in joining the flock of Surf Scoters resting about 1/4 mile away.
SURF SCOTER - 7 (5 adult male, 1 immature male, and 1 female).
AMERICAN WIGEON - 2 ( males, one in good plumage, one rather duller).
Osprey - 4 flew south.
Broad-winged Hawk - 1 juvenile flew south.
Bald eagle - 1 juvenile.
Savannah Sparrow - 8
American Pipit - 1
| Images taken using Canon Powershot through Swarovski telescope.
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