Yesterday I tried Bombay Hook, and it was disappointing. The ice has mostly melted, but the water birds haven’t returned in numbers.

I found a few ducks, but they were scarce, and many were too distant.

I went to Quiet Waters this morning, but it has too much ice, so I headed to Thomas Point. There were plenty of birds, but too far out for images. I did find a few good birds at my friend’s house.

This Canvasback is accompanied by two Ruddy Ducks.

I don’t always get this close to a Bufflehead.

Tundra Swans are still abundant.

Only a few Scaup were present.

There were many Black Ducks at Bombay Hook.

Thousands of Snow Geese were at Bombay Hook.

Northern Shovelers were feeding rapidly.

It’s unusual to find a Hooded Merganser at my friend’s house.