[obol] Alton Baker birds (Springfield)

[Holly Reinhard]

Obol,

I went for a walk this evening/late afternoon in the
Springfield half of Alton Baker park. It was very
birdy. Best bird was a very scruffy-looking, probable
EURASIAN WIGEON, (though perhaps a hybrid
American/Eurasian? see below and photos) hanging out
with a total of about 50 American Wigeon. The other
notable bird was a Spotted Sandpiper at the far east
stretch of the river, near Island Park. I know they
winter in this area normally, but it's nice to see
them for my fall list. 

The Eur. Wigeon was really scruffy-looking. He did not
look like breeding-plumaged male at all, unless he was
a breeding-plumaged hybrid between Eurasian and
American Wigeon, like Steve McDonald was talking about
in his wigeon photos. Any thoughts? 

bad photos (digiscope and I was in a hurry) at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78884210@N00/sets/72157602872738303/


Good birding and Happy fall,

-Holly Reinhard
Eugene, OR
ovenbird2003 at yahoo.com
Go Beavers!!!

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