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Waters full of fowl in November - Nov 6, 2008 Mail Tribune,This is the Eurasian wigeon, a close relative that has come a great distance to sample our lawns, most likely from eastern Siberia. In a normal winter,
Birding in the rain - Nov 13, 2008 South Delta Leader,Patient watching produced a Eurasian Wigeon among the duck flocks, a Long-billed Dowitcher feeding in the marsh, and a secretive Varied Thrush,
Good winds and cold dispatch last migrants - Oct 25, 2008 Ottawa Citizen,Eight tundra swans with three juveniles were at Dupont Pond and a Eurasian wigeon was there for the third year in a row. At Amherst Island, only one
Colourful feathers flock to North Shore together - Nov 5, 2008 North Shore News,Check the flocks of American wigeon carefully for the rare Eurasian wigeon. There are always plenty of gulls to keep one busy sorting them out: watch for
Vancouver a pit stop for 50 shorebird species - Aug 13, 2008 North Shore News,Rarities seen here include Eurasian wigeon and common teal. When the tide is out, it's fun to watch gulls flying up with clams and dropping them onto the
April is duck month on the Arrow Lakes - Apr 22, 2008 Arrow Lakes News,Mixed in with the flock was one Eurasian Wigeon. As the name suggests, this bird originates from Europe and Asia. Over the last few decades, their numbers
Migration brings regular park visitors - Apr 21, 2008 GoErie.com,When that happens, word spreads quickly, as it did on March 24 when a male Eurasian wigeon, rare anywhere in the eastern United States, was seen on Misery
Birder loves a good feather report - Apr 12, 2008 Los Angeles Times,...in Los Angeles County agog with excitement at having spotted a Eurasian wigeon or burrowing owl or painted redstart or other uncommon winged biped.
4/17/08 What's happening - Apr 17, 2008 Yakima Herald-Republic,This week a beautiful drake Eurasian wigeon, a sporadic visitor to our state, was spotted in a flock of American wigeons along Pumphouse Road on the Yakama
Wildlife viewing - Jan 31, 2008 Salem Statesman Journal,After observation, birders usually also will find a rare Eurasian wigeon. The males of that species can be distinguished from the more common American
Town bares list of resident and migratory birds - Feb 3, 2008 Sun.Star,Eurasian Coot, Eurasian Spoonbill, Eurasian Wigeon, Garganey, Great Egret, Great Cormorant, Greater Scaup, Grey Heron, Grey Wagtail, Green-Winged Teal,
Hike of the Week: Birdwatching is a joy at Las Gallinas ponds - Jan 30, 2008 Marin Independent-Journal,At the entrance bulletin board was a note that a Eurasian wigeon had been seen the day before my visit. They aren't common, and even though I've observed a
Wings of winter - Feb 6, 2008 Waynesville Smoky Mountain News,A Eurasian wigeon was recently recorded at Mattamuskeet. Back in 1998 a brambling (a small European finch) spotted at a feeder in Brevard became a
Surprise visit by winged guests - Feb 5, 2008 Newindpress,Indian Pon Hearon, Moor Hen, Median Egret, Eurasian Wigeon, Greter Sand Polver and other local varieties are sighted in this beautiful reservoir.
Bird Watch - Nov 10, 2007 The Daily News of Newburyport,Pine Siskin, Pine Grosbeak, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Eurasian Wigeon, American Wigeon, American Black Duck, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Common Eider,
Winter's blast brings new birds to the area - Nov 17, 2007 The Daily News of Newburyport,The Eurasian wigeon was still in the Pans at Plum Island, there were still some juncos flying up from the side of the road, and a number of yellowlegs in
Cape Cod Weekly Wildlife SightingsOct 31, 2006 At Mill Pond in Marstons Mills on Oct. 23 a northern shoveler was seen along with an Eurasian wigeon, 102 American wigeon, 10 gadwall, and 6 blue-winged teal. ... - Harwich Oracle,
Cape Cod Weekly Wildlife SightingsNov 3, 2006 Highlights at Mill Pond in Marstons Mills on Oct. 27 included 2 northern shovelers, a pied-billed grebe, 2 blue-winged teal, and a Eurasian wigeon. ... - Cape Codder,
Cape Cod Weekly Wildlife Sightings31 Mar 2006 A recent Cape Cod Bird Club outing to Great Pond provided looks at 2 Eurasian wigeon, 60 American wigeon, redheads and American coot. ... Cape Codder,
Cape Cod Weekly Wildlife SightingsFeb 28, 2006 Also seen in Falmouth were a pied-billed grebe, 45 American wigeon, and a Eurasian wigeon on Great Pond and over 75 common goldeneyes, and a Barrow's goldeneye ... Harwich Oracle,
North Shore DuckageMar 9, 2006 Silver Lake produced American Wigeon, Lesser Scaup, the ubiquitous Mute Swans (Pond Pigs), Ruddy Ducks, a few Canvasback, and a drake Eurasian Wigeon that has ... MaineToday.com,
Sandy Hook, NJMar 5, 2006 ...deck that I spent many a cold and foggy morning on one spring not long ago, was mostly open and held the bird of the day: a drake Eurasian Wigeon, which has ... MaineToday.com,
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