Wood Duck at Lake Artemesia

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I made the (45 minute) trek to Lake Artemesia this morning, in hopes of getting some variety, and I succeeded, but the pickings were slim. It was disappointing, as I’ve had good luck there in the past.

The weather wasn’t much good, either, and a couple of short rain showers combined with the cloudy skies had me leaving after a couple of hours.

Lake Artemesia 1

Lake Artemesia

Beaver 101

Beavers are thriving at Lake Artemesia.

Canada Goose 119

This Canada Goose gosling is almost full grown.

Cedar Waxwing 206

There’s usually a flock of Cedar Waxwings in residence.

Double Crested Cormorant 110

Double Crested Cormorant 109

Three Double Crested Cormorants were fishing in the lake.

Barn Swallow 26

Barn Swallows nest at Lake Artemesia.

Tree Swallow 120

Tree Swallows also nest at the lake.

Wood Duck 260

When I first saw this Wood Duck, she was foraging in the grass with a flock of Canada Geese.

Moth 204

I didn’t have time to look for bugs, and this Moth was a lucky find.