Ted Murin and I ventured out on the Colchester causeway from the South Hero 
side.  A big flock of birds (2000-3000) has settled into this 
area...probably about 2/3 C. Goldeneye, and 1/3 scaup (more Greater than 
Lesser, but lots of both species).
Highlights:
1 male Tufted Duck
3 Canvasbacks
2 Redheads
28 Ring-necked Ducks
(Despite intense scrutiny, no Barrow's Goldeneye)
As with last year, the Tufted Duck seemed to stay fairly close to the 
causeway, and was generally in the company of Ring-necks.

Warning: there has been no plowing on the approach to the causeway, so its 
a long, rough slog out to duck viewing areas.  Snowshoes or skis would ease 
the journey.

Allan



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Allan M. Strong
University of Vermont
The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
347 Aiken Center
Burlington, VT 05405
802-656-2910
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