Long Tailed Duck at Thomas Point.

I inteneded to try Possum Point this morning, but it was very windy, so I waited until 8:00 and went to Thomas Point.

There were a few birds  close enough for decent pics, and the light was not bad, so I did OK.

I then stopped by my friend’s house on Thomas Point Road and found more nice birds in good light and fairly close. Yet another good winter’s day.

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A look at the Thomas Point lighthouse.

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Mallard 2019-2

Many Mallards stay near Thomas Point all year.

Canvasback 2019-4

Canvasback 2019-5

This female Canvasback looks as good as her mate.

Tundra Swan 2019-3

Two Flocks of Tundra Swans flew over the point.

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Many Tundra Swans were on the move today.

Redhead 2019-1

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If you look closely at the Canvasback flocks, you may find a Redhead or two.

Lesser Scaup 2019-1

I don’t often get this frontal view of a Lesser Scaup.

Wood Duck 2019-3

Wood Duck 2019-2

My Wood Duck friend is still hanging out with his Mallard buddies.

Black Duck 2019-3

Thomas Point is a good place to find Black Ducks.

Bufflehead 2019-8

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Many Buffleheads stay near Thomas Point most of the Winter.

Ruddy Duck 2019-1

There seems to be a small flock of Ruddy Ducks just South of the Point on most days.

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These three Long Tailed Ducks were hanging out together.