Red Breasted Merganser at Quiet Waters Park

Once again was undecided where to go, so the truck drove me to Wooton. It was cold and cloudy, and only a Harrier saved me from a wasted trip.
I went home and took a short nap and decided to try Quiet Waters, where I did much better.

Northern Harrier

Northern Harrier

Northern Harrier

This Northern Harrier flew by quickly, and I didn’t realize what it was until I uploaded it.

Downy Woodpecker

This Downy Woodpecker landed right above me, as often happens with these birds

Red Bellied Woodpecker

I had good light for this Red Bellied Woodpecker.

White Breasted Nuthatch

It’s been a while since I got a good look at a White Breasted Nuthatch.

Bluebird

I heard a lot of Bluebirds in the woods.

Osprey

This Osprey is settling in at Wooton.

Belted Kingfisher

This Belted Kingfisher was hunting in a small cove.

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

I’ve seen hundreds of Red Breasted Mergansers, but this is the first time I’ve seen one with a fish.