Mergansers at Quiet Waters Park

At last, a mostly sunny day, but very windy and cold. Temps were in the low 30s, and the wind was gusting well over 20 knots.
Thomas Point was just too damn cold and windy, so I took a few shots and headed to Quiet Waters, where there was more shelter from the wind. The wind eventually died down a bit, but it continued cold. With the Sun, it was bearable.
I saw two different Mergansers, several species of ducks and miscellaneous birds for a good morning overall.
At one point, two small flocks of small red birds flew over, but I wasn’t able to locate them.

Lesser  Scaup

Look at the water surrounding this Lesser Scaup to get an idea of the wind and cold.

Long Tailed Duck

This Long Tailed Duck is almost lost in the waves.

Lesser  Scaup

Lesser  Scaup

The wind speed was much lower at Quiet Waters, and these Lesser Scaup look much more comfortable.

Great Blue Heron

This Great Blue Heron was fishing on the opposite shore.

Mallard

Mallard

Mallard

I see Mallards at most places I go.

Herring Gull

Herring Gull

It’s not unusual to see Herring Gulls hanging out with the ducks.l

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

I haven’t seem many Red Breasted Mergansers. so this pair was a nice surprise.

Bufflehead

Buffleheads are often mixed in with the Lesser Scaup.

Bluebird

Bluebird

When I returned to the truck, a flock of Bluebirds was foraging in the trees.

Mockingbird

This Mockingbird was eating right alongside the Bluebirds.

Goldfinch

Goldfinch

A flock of Goldfinches was very active also.

Hooded Merganser

Hooded Merganser

Hooded Merganser

I saw this Hooded Merganser in a small cove through the trees and was able to sneak up on him, as they are very sktittish.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpecker

This Red Bellied Woodpecker has found a seed.

Cooper's Hawk

A little luck got this Cooper’s Hawk.

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