I went to Lake Artemesia yesterday, and it was pretty slow. I also stopped at Buddy Attick, and didn’t do any better. I got a few good enough images, but nothing great.

Today I made the trek to Bombay Hook, which wasn’t nearly as productive as in the past. There was a fair amount of ice, which meant the dabbling ducks had to go elsewhere. There were thousands of Snow Geese, though, which was a spectacular sight. Tundra Swans, Canada Geese, Black Ducks and Mallards were plentiful.

Dawn at Bombay Hook.

Lake Artemesia.

These Hooded Mergansers were at Lake Artemesia.

Several Great Blue Herons were fishing in an ice-free pond.

Turn up the volume to hear the geese.

There may have been 20,000 Snow Geese in residence.

This American Wigeon was at Buddy Attick.

This pair of Pied Billed Grebes was at Lake Artemesia.

This Canada Goose was leaving Lake Artemesia.

I saw this Belted Kingfisher from a distance, and was lucky to get so close.