Yes, that big flock was observed yesterday in about the same place; Tensen Farm's cornfields just south of the Hewes Brook outflow. Did not see it today when I drove by about 2 p.m. Also heard but could not see a small number of red-winged blackbirds. Farther south down by Wilson's Landing in Hanover were six common mergansers.

Blake Allison
 
Lyme, NH 03768-3322


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Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 6:23 PM
Subject: Re: [UVB] Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Lyme

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.