That's really what I love about this time of year, the chance to see some behaviors that you usually wouldn't. Down at the beach I also saw an American goldfinch, which was another colorful surprise.
Besides the finch there was a small group of Buffelhead ducks and one Mallard diving around the end of the northern pier. I'm glad the Mallard was there because he really illustrated for me just how tiny these Buffelheads are.
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| Buffelhead Ducks |
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| Buffelhead Ducks |
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| Male Mallard |
The nature preserve was a bit quieter, mostly gulls and a couple Mergansers. I also saw some odd little nest I hadn't noticed before. I'm unsure what built it, and it looks like it isn't currently being used.
On the way home I saw another House Finch and was able to get some photos, so that was a nice follow-up to yesterday.
I know I keep saying it, but I really want to stop going to the lake shore. I see new things each day, but I could really use a change of scenery.
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