Hi Birders,

Four Mad Birders left the Mad River Valley early this morning for Chimney
Point on Lake Champlain.  We were hoping to find the Barrow's Goldeneye
among the many other duck species there.  No luck with Barrow's, but good
sightings, with
ducks moving farther from shore as the ice retreats.  We then moved south
to Bridport, Orwell, Shoreham, braved Rte 73 that was closed according to
signs, but water had retreated so we were able to get through to Brandon.
We continued on Rte 73, stopping at the top of Brandon Gap, hoping to spot
the Peregrine that was reported this week, but didn't see him(her).

It was a good day, with 45 species seen, several were new species for the
year.  Those included (for me) American Coot, Snow Geese, Song Sparrow,
Belted Kingfisher.

I've included a couple of ebird lists, compiled by superlister, Ali
Wagner.  She
and Patti Haynes are so good about keeping track of everything seen.

Tonight is full moon and is supposed to look especially big since the moon
is closer than usual to earth.  Think a full moon snowshoe is a good idea,
hoping for a Barred Owl out there.

Am hoping that Fox Sparrows, American Woodcock, and other birds seen down
south make it to the Mad River Valley soon.

Happy birding,
Pat

Location:     Chimney point
Observation date:     3/19/11
Number of species:     20

Canada Goose     40
American Black Duck     25
Mallard     X
Ring-necked Duck     39
Lesser Scaup     5
Bufflehead     12
Common Goldeneye     X
Hooded Merganser     6
Common Merganser     X
Double-crested Cormorant     4
Bald Eagle     1
American Coot     1
Ring-billed Gull     X
Herring Gull (American)     X
Belted Kingfisher     1
Hairy Woodpecker     1
American Crow     8
Black-capped Chickadee     1
White-breasted Nuthatch     2
American Robin     1

Location:     Middle Road, Bridport
Observation date:     3/19/11
Number of species:     21

Snow Goose     338
Canada Goose     230
Hooded Merganser     1
Northern Harrier     2
Red-tailed Hawk     3
Rough-legged Hawk     2
American Kestrel     1
Killdeer     1
Blue Jay     1
American Crow     1
Horned Lark     6
American Robin     X
European Starling     112
American Tree Sparrow     2
Song Sparrow     5
Northern Cardinal     1
Red-winged Blackbird     40
Common Grackle     45
House Finch     1
American Goldfinch     1
House Sparrow     4








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