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.

There has been another confirmed nesting in Calvert County. It has a
huge 6'2" wingspan. It's deification has become a real nuisance. Efforts
are underway to capture this bird and relocate it to Costa Rica or
Argentina where it will be in more natural surroundings for the species.

On Nov 19, 8:05*am, Jim wrote:
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.

There has been another confirmed nesting in Calvert County. It has a
huge 6'2" wingspan. It's deification has become a real nuisance. Efforts
are underway to capture this bird and relocate it to Costa Rica or
Argentina where it will be in more natural surroundings for the species.- Hide quoted text -

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NEWS FLASH: SAFETY WARNING!

Richard Tracy, head of the U.S. Wildlife Service, has issued an urgent
safety warning for the State of Maryland. In the warning, Tracey
said:

“After the neurotic behavior observed this morning (gnawing off of
toenails) of the species Krausii Liesallthetime Marylandus, we feel it
is prudent to issue a warning. Neurotic birds often exhibit
unpredictable behavior and can turn nasty when confronted. We urge
all persons in the natural range of this species to exercise caution
when encountering the bird. Also, the public should keep in mind that
we don’t yet know what kind of diseases the species may carry.”

Story developing. More reports to follow.