Trumpeter Swan at Lake Artemesia.

We’re supposed to have good weather for a few days, and I’ve been hearing good things about Lake Artemesia, so I left early to catch the morning sky.  I try to avoid heading West in the morning during the week because I really hate the traffic.

The morning sky didn’t disappoint, and there was an astonishing variety of birds, including the Trumpeter and a Great Egret.

A really good morning, overall.

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The dark sky and smooth water make for a nice composition.

Bufflehead 2018-83

Only a few Buffleheads were on the lake.

Ring Billed Gull 2018-7

There were 50 or more Ring Billed Gulls.

Red Shouldered Hawk 2018-5

Red Shouldered Hawk 2018-6

A pair of Red Shouldered Hawks were very vocal.

 

Red Shouldered Hawk 2018-5

Red Shouldered Hawk 2018-6

A pair of Red Shouldered Hawks were very vocal.

Bald Eagle 2018-87

Bald Eagle 2018-88

At least three Bald Eagles were soaring above the lake.

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Common Goldeneye 2018-14

Three Common Goldeneye hens have been at the lake for a week or more.

Ring Necked Duck 2018-16

I found only a single Ring Necked Duck.

Double Crested Cormorant 2018-22

Several Double crested Cormorants were fishing in the lake.

Hooded Merganser 2018-30

3-4 Hooded Mergansers were feeding in the shallows.

Great Egret 2018-104

This Great Egret is in the area very late.

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Trumpeter Swan 2018-4

I have sent off for the info about the tag on this Trumpeter Swan.