I set out at 7:45 this morning and went to Atwater Beach. There was a huge flock of Red-breasted Mergansers out of the lake. There was a lot squabbling and they were also doing this interesting head-dip, sometimes in-sync with each other.
In addition to the Mergansers the Red-winged blackbirds were also back out in force. I got one really nice shot of one calling and some nice close-ups of another.
After Atwater I walked over to the nature preserve. There wasn't quite as much happening there today, I saw more Yellow-bellies and wood thrushes, as well as a pair of Ruby-crowned Kinglets and a Cardinal.
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| Sapsucker |
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| Wood Thrush |
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| Ruby-crowned Kinglet |
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| Ruby-crowned Kinglet |
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| Male Cardinal |
I think that since I've been going to the Nature Preserve for a week I'm going to switch it up and start hiking along the river next week. Hopefully it will result in seeing a new set of wildlife.
Afternoon Update: Went for a wonderful walk along the lakeshore downtown with Ryan and Paige. It was really great to see both of them. While we were down there I saw a small group of Greater Scaups, which was a nice surprise. I love the blue bills.
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| Male |
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| Female |
Today's photo:
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| How flattering |
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