After an early appointment, I headed to Thomas Point, despite the low temps and 20+ mph winds. I saw some Tundra Swans in the cove, then headed out to the point. The usual suspects were there, plus a Horned Grebe, which I haven’t seen often.
About 45 minutes later I once again began to appreciate the wind chill factor, and headed home to warm up.
Three Tundra Swans were foraging in the cove at the NW corner of the park.
Lesser Scaup were present in small numbers.
I saw a few Long Tailed Duck hens, but no drakes.
Cornell:
“Cool Facts
Like most grebes, the small chicks of the Horned Grebe frequently ride on the backs of their swimming parents. The young ride between the wings on the parent’s back, and may even go underwater with them during dives.”