It’s a wigeon kind of week. When the promised rain hadn’t materialized by 9:30, I took a trip to Thomas Point to see what was there.

There were easily a thousand ducks, but most were hidden in the fog. I was pleased to see wigeons in the mix, as I haven’t seen them at Thomas Point before this.

I could hear the sounds of the ducks and the ice crashing, but visibility was poor.

There were several large flocks of mixed Lesser Scaup and Canvasbacks.

Song Sparrows often forage in the grass.

These Tundra Swans were hidden by the fog until they flew overhead.

American Wigeons are quite beautiful, but the poor light makes for lousy images.

My first Rabbit of the year.

Graeme and I met early this morning and set out for Sandy Point. We shot a few landscapes, but there were very few birds. We then stopped at Possum Point and Jonas Green Park, with pretty much the same results. The wigeons at Hillsmere were the only decent ducks of the day. I know the ducks are on the move, but we didn’t expect such poor results.

Sandy Point sunrise.

Looking East from Possum Point.

Graeme at Possum Point.

This Ring Billed Gull was having a tough time with this fish,which may be frozen.

Song Sparrows are thriving at Jonas Green Park.

We saw these American Wigeons near shore at Hillsmere beach.