Ring Necked Duck at Lake Artmesia.

I went to Artemesia on this Saturday, and there was virtually no traffic. I really don’t like commuter traffic, and I find driving in the dark isn’t as easy as it used to be. Old age is not for sissies.

Artemesia was well populated with ducks this morning, and I made three trips around the lake to get good views of them all.

I was alerted to some nearby Wood Ducks by a fellow birder, and added them to my total as I left.

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Views of Lake Artemesia.

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I was surprised to see these Hooded Mergansers hanging out with the Wood Ducks.

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These Wood Ducks were in the stream that adjoins the lake.

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Two Hooded Mergansers were foraging with the Buffleheads.

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A large flock of Buffleheads was moving up and down the lake.

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Many Canada Geese were feeding in the lake.

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Ruddy Ducks were well represented also.

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This great Blue Heron was fishing near shore.

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I saw this Double Crested Cormorant fly in.

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At least three Pied Billed Grebes were foraging along the edges of the lake.

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20 or so Ring Necked Ducks were in the lake.

 

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