Redhead at Lake Artemesia

I could not have asked for better weather. By the time I met Graeme at Lake Artemesia, the Sun was trying to peek through the clouds and temps were rising rapidly.
We circled the lake a couple of times and found some nice birds, including a Redhead, which was a life bird for me.

Bufflehead

Bufflehead

There were only a few Buffleheads on the lake.


Redhead

Redhead

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Redhead

I was surprised to find these beautiful Redheads at the lake. A first for me.

Tundra Swan

Tundra Swan

Tundra Swan

These Tundra Swans are the subject of much discussion, as they closely resemble Trumpeter Swans.

American Coot

American Coot

American Coots are often very easy to photograph.


Ring Necked Duck

Ring Necked Duck

Ring Necked Duck

Ring Necked Duck

Lake Artemesia is a good place to find Ring Necked Ducks.

Canada Goose

Canada Goose

It’s hard to pass up a Canada Goose when they pose so well.

White Throated Sparrow

This White Throated Sparrow was one of the few small birds we saw.

Graeme Simpson

Graeme Simpson, hard at work.

Lake Artemesia

Ruddy Duck

Ruddy Duck 39Ruddy Duck

Ring Billed Gull

This Ring Billed Gull may have been sick or injured.