Common Goldeneye at Thomas Point

When I looked out this morning, it was gray, dreary and cold and I planned to stay home and get some chores done. There was a respite around 10:00, so I took a chance and went to Thomas Point, then Quiet Waters. It worked out well.

Bufflehead

There was a mixed flock of Bufflehead and Lesser Scaup in the cold, choppy water.

 

Common Goldeneye

These Common Goldeneye took off as I approached Thomas Point, so I didn’t really know what I had until I uploaded the images. I have’t seen one of these since the Summer, so it was a nice surprise.

Bufflehead

Bufflehead

Not a bad shot of this female Bufflehead given the poor light.

Ruddy Duck

This female Ruddy Duck has her tails raised, an identifying trait.

Bufflehead

This Bufflehead drake was hanging out with his harem.

Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated Woopecker

I spent several days this Summer and Spring looking for Pileated Woodpeckers with very little luck. In Winter, with the leaves gone, it gets much easier to find them.

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