The Friends Blind off of Long Hill Road at the Great Swamp N.W.R. had two Blue-winged Teal this afternoon at 3 p.m. This location is the most reliable spot in Morris County I know of for this exquisite species in the early spring. This species was first reported in the Swamp this year by Simon Lane on March 13 and I believe on the same day at Lord Stirling Park, Somerset County by Harvey Tomlinson.

Seen at the blind today:

Canada Goose – 25
Wood Duck – 8
American Black Duck – 4
Mallard – 20
Blue-winged Teal – 2
Northern Pintail – 2
Green-winged Teal – 20
Pied-billed Grebe – 1