We’re supposed to have good weather for a few days, and I’ve been hearing good things about Lake Artemesia, so I left early to catch the morning sky. I try to avoid heading West in the morning during the week because I really hate the traffic.
The morning sky didn’t disappoint, and there was an astonishing variety of birds, including the Trumpeter and a Great Egret.
A really good morning, overall.
The dark sky and smooth water make for a nice composition.
Only a few Buffleheads were on the lake.
There were 50 or more Ring Billed Gulls.
A pair of Red Shouldered Hawks were very vocal.
A pair of Red Shouldered Hawks were very vocal.
At least three Bald Eagles were soaring above the lake.
Three Common Goldeneye hens have been at the lake for a week or more.
I found only a single Ring Necked Duck.
Several Double crested Cormorants were fishing in the lake.
3-4 Hooded Mergansers were feeding in the shallows.
This Great Egret is in the area very late.
I have sent off for the info about the tag on this Trumpeter Swan.