Canvasback at Thomas Point

The ducks seem to be slowly trickling into the bay. I saw a few Canvasbacks and Scaup today, which is a good sign.

It was so cloudy this morning that I skipped the sunrise and went straight to Thomas Point. There wasn’t much there, so I stopped at a friend’s house on Thomas Point Road, where the ducks and swans often gather to be fed. There weren’t as many as in previous years, but I expect that to change soon.

Mallard 2016-3

A lot of Mallards were feeding alongside the swans.

Tundra Swan 2016-2

Tundra Swan 2016-3

A few Tundra Swans were feeding near the point.

Red Breasted Merganser 2016-2

Red Breasted Merganser 2016-3

Two Red Breasted Mergansers have been hanging out at the point for a week.

Canvasback 2016-1

I’ve only seen a few Canvasbacks so far this year.