American Wigeon at Oakley Street.

The weatherman predicted good weather today, so I went back to Blackwater. It was OK, but there’s still not the quantity of birds I’ve seen in the past. I blame the warm weather.

Even so, I did find a few interesting subjects and it was hardly a waste.

When I left Blackwater I stopped at Oakley street in Cambridge to see if the locals have been attracting the resident ducks with offerings of food, and I found a decent flock of Wigeons , along with few Canada Geese.

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Blackwater Dawn 39

Blackwater Dawn.

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Bald Eagles continue to be numerous.

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A few Canada Geese were also looking for a handout.

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I saw 4-5 Great Blue Herons.

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I found only a few Hooded Mergansers.

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Northern Shovelers are still being found in small numbers,

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A large flock of Snow Geese was leaving as I arrived.

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American Wigeon 2017-8

This America Wigeon has just landed.