Lots of rainy-day ducks on the river today, although only a female 
long-tailed at Ledyard was particularly exciting (seen ~1445). Sightings 
of this species typically increase towards the end of October, but not 
many have been seen yet this year in VT or NH. Wood ducks were 
especially abundant. Selected highlights below for a few locations.
Spencer & Doug Hardy, Norwich

Location:     Ledyard Bridge Area- CT River, Norwich
Number of species:     10
Canada Goose     18
Wood Duck     20
Long-tailed Duck     1     on the west side, near the RR bridge
American Robin     125
White-throated Sparrow     1
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)     2

Location:     Pompy mouth
Number of species:     5
Killdeer     1
Savannah Sparrow     3

Location:     Wilder Dam
Number of species:     10
Wood Duck     35
American Black Duck     1     paired with the mallard
Hooded Merganser     2
White-throated Sparrow     1
White-crowned Sparrow (Eastern)     1

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