[EBB Sightings] Lake Merritt, 2-15-06

Bob Power wrote:

> Red-breasted Merganser female hunting the North west
> shoreline. Can't remember the last time I saw a
> Red-breasted Merganser in the lake. Then again, I need
> to get out more.

We've had a pair for a while now.... Saw 'em last year, too. But they 
usually hang out in the most remote waters they can find, so they're 
hard to see.

> Juvenile American White Pelican shored up under the
> trees at lake's edge next to the gull playground
> adjacent to the visitor's center. Injured? Have not
> seen an AmWhPelican at the Lake before.

I believe that's a rescue bird. The park staff had another white pel for 
many years - flightless, named "Helen," and fed faithfully on fish every 
afternoon - until its death a couple of years ago. This seems to be a 
replacement.

I do love that park!

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