There was an even larger flock of both species, both males and females, yesterday afternoon. Got some great looks. Thanks for the tip, Bruce. Miriam Lawrence Monkton -----Original Message----- From: Vermont Birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bruce MacPherson Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 8:52 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Hooded Mergansers There is a nice collection of 10 Hooded Mergansers and a half dozen Common Mergansers swimming in the open water near the ferry dock at the Charlotte Ferry (McNeil Cove). These birds are fairly close in and easy to observe. Bruce MacPherson South Burlington <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.