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Ken Elkins
Sun, Feb 5, 2023 1:55 PM

At Birdseye Boatramp this morning we could not relocate the Eurasian Green-winged Teal, but we're treated to a hen Northern Shoveler flying in. American Coot and 3 species of mergansers in one view were nice.
Also, we found a Swamp Sparrow and Ruby crowned Kinglet in the weedy edges.

At Frash Pond there were at least 2 Canvasback.

At Knapps Landing very close views of Long tailed Duck and Red throated Loon. Across the river there was a hen teal mixed in with Canada Geese. The bill appeared too large and dark for Green winged. We took some poor photos and will review later today.

Ken & Ayla Elkins
Shelton

Ken Elkins
Director, Coastal Center at Milford Point
1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT
www.ctaudubon.org
203-878-7440 x101

At Birdseye Boatramp this morning we could not relocate the Eurasian Green-winged Teal, but we're treated to a hen Northern Shoveler flying in. American Coot and 3 species of mergansers in one view were nice. Also, we found a Swamp Sparrow and Ruby crowned Kinglet in the weedy edges. At Frash Pond there were at least 2 Canvasback. At Knapps Landing very close views of Long tailed Duck and Red throated Loon. Across the river there was a hen teal mixed in with Canada Geese. The bill appeared too large and dark for Green winged. We took some poor photos and will review later today. Ken & Ayla Elkins Shelton Ken Elkins Director, Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT www.ctaudubon.org 203-878-7440 x101