The weatherman kept changing his mind, so I was surprised to see a shining Sun and decent temps this morning. I headed back to Thomas Point, with plans for a longer day, but I had to cut it short for domestic chores.
I still call myself a novice at this birding and photography business, but I’m starting to learn what a difference decent light makes.

In the past, I’ve seem Hooded Mergansers in pairs or singly, so it’s a treat to see small flocks.

The male Hooded Merganser is much more striking, but the female has her own beauty.

Better light would have helped, but these Lesser Scaup still look pretty good.

This Long Tailed Duck was foraging in the shallows, and I nearly walked right by her.