On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:11:11 -0800 (PST), GC Boater
wrote:

On Nov 18, 4:21*pm, GC Boater wrote:
A knowledgeable birder had a brief sighting of the species today in
Gambrills, Maryland. *Positive ID was made by a combination of the
dull coloration, excessive wing flapping and puffing plus loud,
obnoxious squawking. *The sighting is being reported to the Maryland
Avian Society.

Officials from the U.S. Wildlife Service working with members of the
Eastern American Ornithological Society are attempting to determine if
the bird is a true waterfowl species. Thus far, the only confirmed
sightings have been along the shorelines where, from the safety of
land, the Krausii Marylandus squawks incessantly at the true waterfowl
species. Since Tuesday’s sighting, experienced birders are rushing to
Gambrills, Maryland in an effort to gather additional data on the
reclusive species. Story developing. Updates to follow.

It's getting to be a pain driving in Maryland. People lining the roads to
catch a glimpse of the Krauseii Liesall...

http://www.marinaudubon.org/images/bwatchers01.jpg

One watcher said he spotted Tom the Shortwave trying to get a picture of
the species, but Tom left too soon to be photographed. The watcher was able
to produce a good likeness with a pencil:

http://tinyurl.com/6mottt

Hell, I heard that some guy from Cleveland was planning to drive all the
way to Gambrils to line the shore and pray for a glimpse. He was lacking
only the appropriate attire, but was able to order some:

http://tinyurl.com/68jjpu

Lots of excitement. The squawking is a dead giveaway!
--
John H.