Greater White-fronted Goose at the Nazareth Quarry ~ February 24, 2026

The number of Snow Geese greatly increased from only 17 a few days ago to around 8000 today. In among them was a Greater White-fronted Goose at the back edge of the group.

Greater White-fronted Goose

Two White-winged Scoters were visible today along with the female Long-tailed Duck and the female Red-breasted Merganser.

The male White-winged Scoter.

Other notables included 8 Northern Shovelers, 4 Gadwall, 7 American Black Ducks, 4 Redheads, 7 Greater Scaup, 12 Buffleheads, 11 Common Mergansers, around 40 Ruddy Ducks, 14 American Coots, and a Pied-billed Grebe.

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