Was just in Fla... Coots posturing in huge numbers for migration... most other ducks in any numbers.....already gone... had a cinnamon teal... that was cool. Lots of other birds Not seen... already on the move north... We had parula, yellow rumps, palms everywhere, blackpole, and black and white. Tree swallows. Many Kestrels... an otter, armadillo and big gators.. great to be home o)

David Merker
Etna, NH




On Mar 14, 2013, at 6:11 PM, Jeff MacQueen wrote:

> From the railroad tracks a bit south of East Thetford,  I scoped a Northern Shoveler and a Gadwall among approximately 250 Mallards on the NH side in Lyme.  I believe that is where Hewes Brook empties into the River.  Also a few Canada Geese and American Black Ducks.  Earlier I had 5 Hooded Merganser pairs at Kendall St. Rd.
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