For the "new in the department " first of year AMERCAN WIDGEON, three birds very close to the Lake's west shore. Two drake, one hen, sleeping on the ice with the Mallards and Shovelers. 6 species duck just on the lake, about 5 acres open water.
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 1/8/10
Number of species: 18
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 7 lake
American Wigeon 3 --2 drake, 1 hen lake by west shore
American Black Duck 6 lake
American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) 2
Mallard 145 lake
Northern Shoveler 95 lake
Bufflehead 1 drake lake
Ruddy Duck 6 near lake south shore
Red-tailed Hawk 1 f/o nethermead
American Coot 6 lake
Ring-billed Gull 650 lake
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull 2 lake
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
American Robin 8 f/o garage
European Starling X
Northern Cardinal X
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