Pied Billed Grebe at Lake Artemesia.

We got a little taste of Spring this morning. Clear blue skies and temps in the 60s were a welcome change. There weren’t a lot of birds on the lake, but the variety was good. Migration is just beginning, so I expect to do better very soon.

Geese and ducks are present in decent numbers, and there’s more bird song in the woods.

Canada Goose 2020-16

 

Canada Goose 2020-18

Many Canada Geese spend the night at Lake Artemesia.

Ring Necked Duck 2020-13

Ring Necked Duck 2020-14

Ring Necked Ducks are regulars at Artemesia.

Hooded Merganser 2020-13 Hooded Merganser 2020-12 Hooded Merganser 2020-11

Hooded Merganser 2020-14

A small flock of Hooded Mergansers was foraging near shore.

Mallard 2020-30

This white Mallard has been at the ;lake for several months.

Pied Billed Grebe 2020-6 Pied Billed Grebe 2020-5

Pied Billed Grebe 2020-7

A single Pied Billed Grebe was fishing for breakfast.