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Why Mattamuskeet when there's Julian?
- To: "Listserv, Carolinabirds" <carolinabirds@duke.edu>,"Wayne Forsythe" <wforsythe@earthlink.net>,"Selvey, Ron" <rlselvey2@mchsi.com>,"Swicegood, Danny" <uubirder@mchsi.com>,"Tom Joyce" <tominbrevard@webtv.net>
- Subject: Why Mattamuskeet when there's Julian?
- From: "John Lindfors" <jwl127@netzero.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 15:19:34 -0500
- Delivered-to: pardo@metalab.unc.edu
- Sender: carolinabirds-owner@acpub.duke.edu
Bored with the same old crowd, at Lake Mattamuskeet, a family of Tundra
Swans appeared at 12:30 PM for this birder off the eastern side of the
point of land where the children's playground is situated. I assume its
a family because one of the three looked a bit "dirtier" on the head and
upper neck than the other two.
Apparently WNC mountains hold an attraction for exotic waterfowl with
the sighting yesterday of a pair of Ross's Geese by Wayne Forsythe, Ron
Selvey, Bob Smith et al. in Henderson County.
I am spending a week at the end of February on the outer banks, have
bought John Fussell's excellent bird finding guide to the area.
Frankly, I am overwhelmed by the extent of that work. What areas are a
must to cover in late February? I am guessing that Bodie Island, Pea
Island NWR and the inlets are important. If you have any suggestions I
would appreciate getting your input.
Regards,
John Lindfors