The upper part of the bay is largely frozen, so our wintering ducks have found open water near the shipping channel. I was able to get some good looks from the beach at Sandy Point.
All the expected species are present, as well as several Bald Eagles looking for a quick snack.
There is snow and ice all along the beach, and many of the ducks are foraging close to shore.
There was a foot or more snow in some places.
There are at least hundreds of Canvasbacks.
Lesser Scaup probably numbered in the thousands.
Ruddy Ducks were well represented.
This Song Sparrow was foraging along the beach.
Several flocks of Common Goldeneyes flew by.
At least ten Bald Eagles were harassing the ducks.
This Dark Eyed Junco was in the parking lot looking for my sister.