Since my rant about gas over $4.00. it’s gone over $5.00 and I’ve acquired a bicycle. That kind of money will seriously cramp my style as far as traveling is concerned. I’m guessing it’s much worse for people who don’t have any choice but to drive.
Bird-wise it’s been pretty good. Lots of Swans and Ducks, including the Long Tails, Ring Necked, Gadwalls and Wood Ducks. A couple of Trumpeter Swans have appeared occasionally. Bald Eagles are appearing and I saw the season’s first Osprey yesterday.
The warblers are coming!
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Small flocks of Cedar Waxwings feed on berries in the Winter.
Double Crested Cormorants are here in large numbers.
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Redheads are very striking.
Horned Grebes have been scarce this season.
It’s a good year for Wood Ducks.
Eastern Bluebirds may be making a comeback.
Mockingbirds are common, but I don’t often photograph them.
I saw fewer Hooded Mergansers this year.
This Barnyard Mallard has been hanging out at Quiet Waters for months.
Canada Geese are nesting everywhere I go.
This Great Blue Heron was fishing at Quiet Waters.
Canvasbacks and Lesser Scaup are here in large numbers.
Buffleheads were very common this year.
About 200 Tundra Swans spent the Winter near Thomas Point.
Long Tailed Ducks are a favorite.
