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Monday, December 22, 2008
Sea Watch Count - 12/22/08
posted by Dan | 9:26 PM
Counter: Dan Berard

Snow Goose - 103
Brant - 23
Canada Goose - 672
Tundra Swan - 16
American Black Duck - 38
Mallard - 13
Green-winged Teal - 89
Greater Scaup - 40
Lesser Scaup - 14
Bufflehead - 21
Red-breasted Merganser - 7

Total - 1,036

Notes: This was the last day of the season for the Avalon Sea Watch. The low temps and high wind seemed to be a swift kick to the undertail coverts for many waterfowl, resulting in a nice showing of ducks, geese, and swans with most flocks relatively low (by high flock 'o geese standards).

Thank you to everyone who made this season possible: everyone at the Cape May Bird Observatory and all the sea hardy visitors!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sea Watch Count - 12/21/08
posted by Dan | 7:36 PM
Counter: Dan Berard

Snow Goose - 17
Canada Goose - 132
Tundra Swan - 12
Razorbill - 8

Total - 169
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Sea Watch Count - 12/20/08
posted by Dan | 8:07 PM
Counter: Dan Berard

Snow Goose - 40
Brant - 225
Canada Goose - 139
American Black Duck - 4
Bufflehead - 2
Red-breasted Merganser - 9
American Oystercatcher - 39

Total - 458
Friday, December 19, 2008
Sea Watch Count - 12/19/08
posted by Dan | 7:12 PM
Counter: Dan Berard

Canada Goose - 6
Surf Scoter - 11
Black Scoter - 58
Red-breasted Merganser - 5
Red-throated Loon - 7

Total - 87

Notes: Low Visibility and rain made viewing conditions poor. Two Sanderlings feeding in the parking lot all afternoon was a plus.

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