Ducks, South Dade marsh.

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: I birded for an hour this morning at a marsh due south of the large landfill in South Dade. From the Turnpike, take exit 9B (s.w. 112 ave north), go to s.w. 248 st. make a right turn and go east. I did not check the milage but go about 1 mile or more to the s.e corner of the large landfill. Park just before the hill in the road. On the South side of the road look for a dirt road that goes west along a canal. Look for a sign that says something like: Caution, please dismount before going through gate. Walk through the opening/gate west along the South side of the canal about a quarter mile and look for a marsh with a lake or pond. Early morning the lighting is best and a scope is helpfull. Below is a list of some of the birds seen. : Mottled Duck : Gadwall : Norhern Shoveler : Blue-winged Teal : Green-winged Teal : Ring-necked Duck : Lesser Scaup : Hooded Merganser : White Pelican : Two Sacred Ibis, these may be the same birds that have been seen for years in other areas around Dade. : Wood Stork : White Ibis : Lots of gulls, mostly Ring-billed, some Laughing, one or two Great Black-backed Gulls and Herring Gull. : Pied-billed Grebe : Lots of Coots : Larry Manfredi : Homestead, Fl. : E-mai: birderlm@bellsouth.net : http://www.southfloridabirding.com

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