This morning I dropped by Brite Lake to see if there were any new ducks to add to my March list for Tehachapi. Not much there, mostly coots and Ruddy Ducks. On the far northwest corner I scoped a couple ducks that looked different, so I hiked over and discovered 2 female Common Mergansers. I believe they are the only ones I've seen in Tehachapi all winter!

A man stopped to talk to me and said he saw a Bald Eagle at Brite Lake 2 weeks ago! I tried to verify his sighting and he confirmed the white head and tail. A definite maybe! Wish I'd seen it...

While hiking back, I spotted a shorebird along the reeds on the southwest corner that turned out to be a Long-billed Dowitcher. The checklist shows them as Ca in winter only (Casual - not seen annually). Another nice addition to the March list!

Richard

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