Hooded Merganser at Buddy Attick Lake.

Birds are still scarce around here, and I’ve been hearing good things about Buddy Attick Lake, so I gave it a try this morning.

I started at Artemesia, which was unusually slow, then headed to Buddy Attick, which is only a few miles away, and wasn’t any better than Artemesia.

I did find a single Merganser, and a few birds at Artemesia, but it was a really slow day.

Lake Artemesia 95

Lake Artemesia 94

Lake Artemesia.

Ruddy Duck 2017-12

The reflection of the Fall colors really adds to this Ruddy Duck image.

Pied Billed Grebe 2017-13

Several Pied Billed Grebes were foraging in the middle of the lake.

 

Tundra Swan 2017-66

This juvenile Tundra Swan has been hanging around Artemesia, solo, for several days.

Ring Necked Duck 2017-15

There’s usually a flock of Ring-necked ducks in Winter.

Mallard 2017-46

Mallard 2017-45

The Fall colors complement the Mallard’s colors.

Hooded Merganser 2017-803

I knew this Hooded Merganser was going to spook when I got close enough, and I was ready for him.