RE:[nysbirds-l] Belmont Lake: White-fronted & Cackling geese; W. Babylon Eurasian Wigeon - YES; Connetquot Tundra Swan - NO

The waterfowl at Capri Lake (SW Suffolk, West Islip) are somewhat different than in recent years. There are few to no Green-winged Teal which normally appear here in high numbers. And John is correct in that the Hooded Merganser numbers are significantly lower, as well. However, the hoodies

RE:[nysbirds-l] Belmont Lake: White-fronted Cackling geese; W. Babylon Eurasian Wigeon - YES; Connetquot Tundra Swan - NO

The waterfowl at Capri Lake (SW Suffolk, West Islip) are somewhat different than in recent years. There are few to no Green-winged Teal which normally appear here in high numbers. And John is correct in that the Hooded Merganser numbers are significantly lower, as well. However, the hoodies