Ruddy Duck at Thomas Point

I had to work this morning, so I missed the early show, but I got to Thomas Point around 10:30 and met Graeme. We spent a lot of time looking for unusual ducks, but found mostly the usual suspects. A Ruddy Duck swam in quite close to shore and entertained us for quite a while.

Canvasback

Canvasbacks are still rafting up in large numbers.

Canvasback

Canvasback

Ruddy Duck

Ruddy Duck

Ruddy Duck

Ruddy Duck

Ruddy Duck

Ruddy Duck

This Ruddy Duck was very close to shore, foraging in the rocks.

Lesser  Scaup

Lesser  Scaup

Lesser  Scaup

Lesser  Scaup

A small flock of Lesser Scaup was moving around the point.

Common Goldeneye

I was lucky to capture this Common Goldeneye in flight.

American Coot

This is the first American Coot I’ve seen at the point.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpecker

This Red Bellied Woodpecker was feeding right above us.

Mallard

We didn’t ee this Mallard until she flew.