Long-tailed Duck -- Ridgway Reservoir

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Hello all,

A single Long-tailed Duck was present today at Ridgway Reservoir.  I think this individual represents only the second record for the species in Ouray County (4 Long-tailed Ducks were present on the reservoir  Nov. 17, 2021).  It was among an estimated 800 ducks of 16 species on the entire reservoir, which was an eight-fold increase in the number of ducks from yesterday.  A flock of 92 Snow Goose flew over, but showed no interest in stopping.  Here is my checklist with photos of the Long-tailed Duck: eBird Checklist - 26 Nov 2023 - Ridgway SP--Bay View Day Use Area - 15 species (+2 other taxa)

Don Marsh

Ridgway, CO