Below are our lists for stops between Wilder Dam and Pompy. Nothing exotic on the water, but Cedar Waxwings were nearly everywhere we went. The excursion's highlights were at Wilder Dam: 45 minutes studying an adult Peregrine Falcon perched in a nearby tree, appearing to have just had 'lunch' (photo link below). Peregrines are rather uncommon along the Conn. River in December. While watching this bird an adult Bald Eagle flew by, heading upstream. We don't ever recall seeing the river lower than it was at midday today. Virtually no birds seen at Pompy. Also, the collared-dove was not visible at Dunn's, and Dianne says that it hasn't been seen for several days. Spencer & Doug Hardy, Norwich ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Wilder Dam Observation date: 12/5/09 Notes: overcast, calm, 35-40°F Number of species: 11 American Black Duck 1 Mallard 3 Hooded Merganser 3 Common Merganser 1 Bald Eagle 1 adult, bright white head and tail *Peregrine Falcon* 1 adult phonescoped image on Vermont eBird pool (flickr) <http://www.flickr.com/photos/36866981@N03/4160503875/in/pool-929116@N20> Downy Woodpecker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Blue Jay 4 Cedar Waxwing 20 American Goldfinch 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Ledyard Bridge Area- CT River, Norwich Observation date: 12/5/09 Notes: exceptionally low water; light snow Number of species: 8 Canada Goose 197 ± 5 Mallard 41 Hooded Merganser 12 Common Merganser 1 Rock Pigeon 3 American Crow 3 Black-capped Chickadee 2 Cedar Waxwing 30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Sheltered bay on CT river, just downstream from Pompy Observation date: 12/5/09 Notes: snowing Number of species: 2 Hooded Merganser 30 Common Merganser 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **************************************************************** To post messages, send e-mail to: [log in to unmask] Set your e-mail application to PLAIN TEXT ONLY to post messages. To contact the list owner: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Web based archives and subscription management are available at: http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/uv-birders.html ****************************************************************