Horned Grebe at Thomas Point

Although my sprain is getting better, I’m not ready for extensive walking yet, so I went back to Thomas Point where the birds come to you. It was windy and cold, so I didn’t stay as long as yesterday.
Lesser Scaup

Lesser Scaup

Although Canvasbacks are around in some numbers, the Lesser Scaup continues as the dominant duck.

Ring Billed Gull

Ring Billed Gull

Ring Billed Gull

These Ring Billed Gulls were making a lot of noise, but I don’t know why.

Black Duck

A few Black Ducks were foraging near the shore.

Common Goldeneye

Common Goldeneye

Common Goldeneye

This hen Common Goldeneye was by herself.

Red Breasted Merganser

I was lucky to get any image of these Red Breasted Mergansers who flew off as soon as I saw them.

Bufflehead

Buffleheads often mix with the Scaup rafts.

Hooded Merganser

Hooded Merganser

Hooded Merganser

Hooded Merganser

Hooded Mergansers arew becoming more common.

Horned Grebe

My first Horned Grebe of the season.