Black Duck at Quiet Waters

I went back to Possum Point this morning for more sunrise images which was OK, but the ducks were missing.Even the Ospreys were shy.

Beach drive was much better, with plenty of ducks and Grebes. I expect this to be a good spot in the Spring.

Quiet Waters was the best spot this morning, with Eagles and Ospreys.

Possum Point 47

Possum Point 46

Darker and windier this morning (and cold).

Horned Grebe 68 Horned Grebe 69

Horned Grebe 70

Horned Grebes dive to escape predators, and I don’t often see them fly.

Canvasback 129

These Canvasbacks and Scaup were at Beach Road.

Robin 66

Spring Robin at Quiet Waters.

Mallard 126

This Mallard was posing at the edge of the cove.

Mallard 127

I spooked this Mallard hen.

Double Crested Cormorant 89

A small flock of Double Crested Cormorants flew over Quiet Waters.

Horned Grebe 71

I saw a lot of Horned Grebes this morning.

Osprey 274

Osprey 275

This Osprey was fishing very successfully this morning.

Bald Eagle 406

Bald Eagle 404

The Osprey was chasing the Bald Eagle away from its nest.

Bald Eagle 402

Bald Eagle 403

There are several Bald Eagles at Quiet Waters but I don’t often get good shots.

Black Duck 101

I was lucky to catch this Black Duck, who flew off rapidly.