Red Breasted Merganser at Thomas Point.

I tried Possum Point early, to look at the sky, and it wasn’t at all interesting.  I tried Schoolhouse Pond next, and it was not at all interesting. Only the usual suspects, and mostly too far away.

I ended up at Thomas Point. The weather was perfect and the water was calm, which can be ideal at Thomas Point. There were certainly plenty of birds, including two FOS birds, a Merganser and a Grebe. Again many of the birds were too far for good images, but it was a good morning nonetheless.

Belted Kingfisher 14

This Belted Kingfisher made only a brief appearance.

Ruddy Duck 2018-24

Many Ruddy Ducks were at the point, and most seemed to be sleeping.

Surf Scoter 2018-7

You can hear the call of Surf Scoters from quite a distance, a soft whistling noise.

Lesser Scaup 2018-43

There were many Scaup, but only this one came in close enough for a picture.

Common Goldeneye 2018-15

I haven’t seen as many Common Goldeneyes as in past years.

Horned Grebe 2018-21

First Horned Grebe of the season.

Bufflehead 2018-84

Bufflehead 2018-85

There will be Buffleheads at the point all winter.

Tundra Swan 2018-50

Tundra Swans hang around all winter as well.

Great Blue Heron 2018-97

I found this Great Blue Heron at Schoolhouse Pond.

Red Breasted Merganser 2018-33

Red Breasted Merganser 2018-32

First Red Breasted Merganser of the season.