[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - Tonawanda WMA (Genesee County)

2010-08-16 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
Betsy and I looked from 7:50 to 9:35 a.m. this morning but did not see the BBWD. To give an idea of how difficult this duck can be to see, this now makes 7 and ¾ hours that I have looked for the bird and I have only seen it once for two or three minutes – and that was after sunset! I thought we

[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - Tonawanda WMA (Genesee County)

2010-08-16 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
Betsy and I looked from 7:50 to 9:35 a.m. this morning but did not see the BBWD. To give an idea of how difficult this duck can be to see, this now makes 7 and ¾ hours that I have looked for the bird and I have only seen it once for two or three minutes – and that was after sunset! I thought we

[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling Duck - Tonawanda WMA (Genesee County)

2010-08-15 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
The BBWD continues, being seen every day since the initial report on August 11th. John Welte reported that it was in sight this morning for most of the time between 7:50 and 9:00, when he left. I have not heard any other reports for today though I have no reason to think that it is not still

[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling Duck - Tonawanda WMA (Genesee County)

2010-08-15 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
The BBWD continues, being seen every day since the initial report on August 11th. John Welte reported that it was in sight this morning for most of the time between 7:50 and 9:00, when he left. I have not heard any other reports for today though I have no reason to think that it is not still