The promise of good weather had me out at dawn, heading for Jonas Green. Horned Grebes were everywhere, in breeding plumage, along with a few Buffleheads and one spectacular Red-Throated Loon, a life bird for me.
I then went to Quiet Waters, where the magic cove wasn’t as productive as before, but it still produced some good birds.
This Gadwall was in the small pond adjacent to Jonas Green.
This Song Sparrow, like many birds at this time, is looking for a mate.
This Common Loon, like many, disappeared soon after I got this picture.
This Canvasback hen will be heading West soon.
This Canada Goose will probably breed in the area.
Horned Grebes are quite striking in breeding plumage.
I knew this Red-Throated Loon was different when I saw him, but I wasn’t sure of the ID.
Cornell:”The smallest of the loons, the Red-throated Loon breeds at high latitudes in North America and Eurasia. It is distinctive among loons not only in size, but also in behavior, vocalizations, locomotion, and other aspects of life history.”
This Ant is tiny, and he was moving.
A neighborhood bud.
I know nothing about Snails.