[obol] Falcated Duck update

[Dennis Arendt]

Obolers,

 

Here is the latest about the Falcated Duck, including directions.

 

The main contact for seeing this bird is Ray Holmberg who lives in the Gainsborough subdivision.  His phone number is 541-463-9456.  He will be in town only for the next ten days.  After that, call Jeanie in the office (541-689-1390).

 

The entrance to the Gainsborough Homes subdivision has a gate which is open Monday through Friday 9:00 - 5:00 and closed weekends, unless there is a function in their community center.

 

How to get there:  

The Gainsborough Homes subdivision is in the Santa Clara area, the northwest part of Eugene.  Coming from I-5, take Beltline Road west for approximately 5.5 miles to the Northwest Expressway, take the NW Expressway north to Irving (a signal light), turn east (right) onto Irving.  Drive approximately 300 yards to the entrance to the Gainsborough subdivision on your right (south side of road).  If the gates are open, enter and turn right at the first intersection and right again at the next intersection and part near the water channel.

 

Coming from River Road, turn west onto Irving and travel 1.0 miles to the entrance to the Gainsborough subdivision, which will on your left.  (East of River Road, Irving is called Hunsaker Lane.)

 

Once there, stay on the path on the west side of the water channel, walk south carefully as you look over the small groups of ducks.  The Falcated Duck has been seen with several Mallards, a few Wigeon and a single male Wood Duck.  This group is usually found about 100 yards south of the road where you parked.

 

Be very careful to not disturb the ducks or the people who live there.  You will be able to get quite close by walking slowly and quietly.  If they appear to be anxious about your presence, back away.  If you want good photos, come in the afternoon when the sun will not be shining in your eyes.

 

Dennis
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