It was a blah day, weatherwise, and I didn’t get out until 9:00. The Sun was just coming out, and the wind was just a little too much, but I went to Thomas point to see what I could see.

There were plenty of birds-Scaup, Buffleheads, Mergansers, but mostly too far out for good pics. I did get an acceptable look at the Mergansers.

I them stopped at my friend’s house on Thomas Point Road, and there was plenty of action. Many Swans, many ducks and a couple of Eagles who may have been hunting.

I hung around for an hour and got several decent shots before heading home.

There were many Tundra Swans hanging out near shore.

This Tundra Swan has a banding collar, and I have sent off for the banding info. The locals have named this bird “Julia” and say she’s been seen for seven consecutive years.

A medium sized flock of Canvasbacks was also near shore.

I found this Red Breasted Merganser out at the point.

Only a few Scaup were present.

Redheads look good in the right light.