With classic "Dryden Lake effect" conditions, Livia and I thought it would be worth checking the lake this morning. We weren't disappointed, with a flock of 21 LONG-TAILED DUCKS, 11+ RUDDY DUCKS (most were underwater at any given time), 7 GADWALL, 2 GREEN-WINGED TEAL, 3 RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS, and 3 BUFFLEHEAD, as well as a late winter-plumage RED-THROATED LOON. From eBird reports, most of these bird were still around as late as 3:30.
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