I couldn’t have asked for better December weather. Temps in the mid-40s and sunny skies made for a promising day. I managed to get to Thomas Point and Hillsmere Elementary before stopping for groceries, then I headed out to Sandy Point. In truth, I had expected more variety, but that’s the way it goes some times.
Bufflehead are fast fliers, and I’ll set a higher shutter speed the next time.
This pair of Buffleheads were taking a break.
There were rafts of Lesser Scaup at both locations.
You can’t go far in this area without seeing Canada Geese.
This Great Blue Heron was fishing in a quiet cove at Thomas Point.
I saw these Tundra Swans as I was leaving Thomas Point.
This Gull was looking for a place to land.
This Dark Eyed Junco was foraging with a small flock of Juncos and Sparrows.
This may be the same deer I saw here a few weeks ago.
This may be a female Greater Scaup.
Luckily, this adult female Ruddy Duck was swimming quite close to shore.