Just for the record, Velvet Scoter is the same bird we call White-winged Scoter. Carlton Schooley Altoona, PA Carlt0nS@aol.com ----------------------------------------- Phil Davis writes: In keeping with our "next Maryland birds" theme ... here is a posting from Iceland. It's just a short hop (as the Jackdaw flies) from Iceland to Maryland. I've snipped out all but we would consider to be the rarities. Phil ---------------------------------------------------- >Dear chatters, > >I managed to make this Icelandic rarity report for May and June for you >before I go to France. > > >Yann Kolbeinsson >Iceland >dayann@ismennt.is > > >************************************************************** > > >VELVET SCOTER* (Melanitta fusca): >- 11.-28.05.98 1 1y m. Thveit, Nesjar (SE Iceland). > ================================================ Phil Davis home: PDavis@ix.netcom.com Davidsonville, Maryland USA work: PDavis@OAO.com Greenbelt, Maryland USA ================================================