Common Loon at Possum Point

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I went early to Possum Point again, looking for some sunrise images, but the sky was pretty bland.  Birds are easier.

The point was filled with birds, especially Ospreys, and I counted 6 active nests today. The Loon was a nice find, as I haven’t seen one for a couple of months.

Beach Road was pretty deserted, so I went on to Quiet Waters, which is starting to show signs of spring. Buffleheads and Osprey were the feature.

Possum Point 57

Sunrise at Possum Point.

Belted Kingifsher 114

Belted Kingifsher 113

A pair of Belted Kingfishers was racing around the point.

Bufflehead 195

A small flock of Buffleheads was in the cove at Quiet Waters.

Double Crested Cormorant 96

Double Crested Cormorants are still prolific at Possum point.

Osprey 289 Osprey 291 Osprey 290

Osprey 288

There are Ospreys everywhere you look.

Seagull 102

These Seagulls seemed to be playing tag.

Mallard 138

Seagull 102

I couldn’t pass up this perfectly posed Mallard.

Lesser Scaup 198

There were small flocks of Lesser Scaup at Possum Point and Beach Road.

Common Loon 103 Common Loon 105

Common Loon 101

The Common Loon is very handsome, and one of my favorite birds.

Common Loon 104

Common Loons look underwater for prey before diving.