Date: 1/8/25 4:06 pm From: 'Paul Peterson' via Boston Birds <bostonbirds...> Subject: [BostonBirds] 1/8 Eleven Duck Species in Jamaica Plain; Cackling Goose NO
Of all the duck species seen today, only the American Black Duck and Wood Ducks were not seen in Jamaica Pond; they were in Leverett Pond. I birded from 2:30-4:30. I did check the hundred geese or so at Parkman Memorial Park, but no luck. This park is located on the other side of Francis Parkman Dr. from the pond. He must have been an important man since not one, but two places were named after him. I do know his estate had stood at this site back when there were many summer estates around the pond, and no public access to the pond.
Common Loon 1 continuing from New Years Day?
American Wigeon 2 continuing
Gadwall 2 continuing
Wood Duck 7 Leverett Pond
American Black Duck 4 Leverett Pond
Green-winged Teal 1 continuing; way over on other side of pond from where all the action is
Mallard Duck 200 wild guess (most at Leverett Pond)
Blond Mallard 1 Jamaica Pond-beautiful
Chocolate Mallard 1 Willow Pond (all chocolate except for white bib); beautiful
Lesser Scaup 1 continuing; way over on other side of pond from where all the action is
Ring-necked Duck 11 total from L.P. and J.P.
Hooded Merganser 100 wild guess
Common Merganser 40 guess
Ruddy Duck 13
Common Raven 1
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
