They're back. Unity Lake #1 is now largely unfrozen, and the two L-T Ducks
were observed there at 3:15 p.m. this afternoon. Google Maps link here:
http://g.co/maps/7javb

Good Birding,

Mike Stoakes
Lee's Summit
Jackson Co.


On Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:31:46 -0600, MW Stoakes <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Greetings,
>
>Day 30 and, per Dave Henness, the two ducks were still present on Unity Lake
>#1 as of 4:00 p.m. Monday. That makes over four weeks since the birds were
>first observed here on the KC Christmas Bird Count. Managed deer hunts are
>over (hoo-ray!), and access is once again freely available. Google Maps link
>below.
>
>Good Birding,
>
>Mike Stoakes
>Lee's Summit
>Jackson Co.
>
>
>On Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:19:43 -0600, MW Stoakes <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>>Drive in access has been granted by Greg Pomeroy, Director of Facilities at
>>Unity Village. Take Water Works Rd. access from Colbern Rd., and drive to the
>>end of the gravel road to view Unity Lake #1. Please keep vehicles on
>>gravel/paved surfaces. Also, no climbing or walking is permitted on the dam
>>itself. Google Maps link here: http://g.co/maps/7javb
>>
>>The birds were still there as of 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. If you don't
>>immediately see them, be patient. When foraging, they're under water A LOT
>>more than they're on the surface.
>>
>>Good Birding,
>>
>>Mike Stoakes
>>Lee's Summit
>>Jackson Co.
>
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