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Observations
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Number observed: 130
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Number observed: 4
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Number observed: 100
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Number observed: 45
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Number observed: 1
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Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)
Number observed: 1 -
Number observed: 15
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Number observed: 11
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Number observed: 7
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Number observed: 100
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Number observed: 30
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 6
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 8
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Number observed: 5
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Number observed: 12
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Number observed: 4
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 1
Media
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 50
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Number observed: 5
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 6
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Number observed: 8
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Number observed: 10
Details
Late, and uncommon for the park in general. Reddish-brown wren with a white eyebrow and prominent streaking on upper back, hiding under the phragmites on the Peninsula across from the Wellhouse. Responded to song playback with "chk" calls and eventually came into view long enough for me to take photos (and some brief audio). Successfully pished it out again so that Kathy and Maureen could get a look at the bird as well.
I'd seen a handful of reports about it over the last month, but none had been confirmed due to lack of documentation. I'd passed by this spot several times since, but only gave quick glances to try and find it. Upon seeing a report from Philip P. today, I set out to not only find, but document this bird. Fortunately, it was cooperative enough, although the playback definitely helped.
P.S. I generally try to avoid playback, especially if I know a bird has already been confirmed at a particular location. I have mixed feelings about playback and try to approach it with nuance but I know people are sensitive about the topic (for good reason) and just wanted to clarify. If this overwintering bird had already been documented here, I most likely would not have used playback.