Rare but regular fall migrant and winter resident. Found in open areas with large numbers of geese and other waterfowl, often favoring certain areas for consecutive winters.
High counts can be had along western Maryland ridges during late fall migration. Favorite winter locations include Blackwater NWR and vicinity, Pickering Creek Audubon Center, and Chesapeake Farms.
There are 109 records in the project database.
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