Assorted Birds Today

I went for a little drive around the area today and found lots of birds paired up and getting ready for the nesting season

First of all were the Sandhill Cranes found in a field.

Then came a couple of Tundra Geese, always nice to see!

Mallards in the sun are always nice.

All in all not a bad couple of hours spent in the wild!

Have a great day!

New Returns

 

The first shot is of of a Tundra Swan. There were lots more present in the fields today.

This is a Sandhill Crane, the first that I have seen this year. They are a stately bird. Unfortunately I couldn't get closer.

Yet another Tundra Swan!

A flock of Mallards was just leaving a field pond. If you bigify the photo you will see some Pintail Ducks include with the Mallards.

This is another newcomer for the year, a seagull.

Can you find the Pintail Duck?

That's all for now. It may be a few days before I can get out again.

 

First of the Year, April 6,2021

I was out with Daphne this morning and saw a lot of new faces in the fields. First of all the Tundra Swans are back! They were kind if skittish, but I got a few shots.

Then there were a few Pintail Ducks, also the first of the year

Of course there were a few Mallards in the group. They have been back for a while.

It is good to see them back! it makes it feel like spring. Besides you cant fool waterfall! Have a great day!

Yesterday Was a Ducky Sort of Day!

It was a great day for pictures! Alas, the River is opening up and the birds are dispersing to their nesting areas. In the meantime, I had fun!

Here are a pair of Common Goldeneye

A Canada Goose making a big splash on arrival

Two male Greater Scaup

A Pair of Bufflehead

A Male Common Goldeneye

A male Hooded Merganser

Tundra Swans

The Tundra Swans are a lot bigger than the Canada Goose!

A pair of Mallards

Canada Goose Mating ritual

Three Canada Geese fighting for the right to mate

Enjoying the Sunshine!

After a week of miserable cold weather, fog, snow and rain, I was able to get out and about. The geese are pairing up and starting to look for nesting sites. I did manage to get  a LOT of photos on the river.

 I will keep it down to eight

 Here are a couple of shots of the back end of some Tundra Swans flying over. This year I am going to try to get more wing shots of birds.

 This guy misjudged and did a hard landing.

And a Female Merlin!

Out and About With My Faithful Companion

It was another bright and sunny day so Daphnia and I did a 5 mile walk with the camera. The snow is almost gone, but it is still muddy in the bush, in the fields, on the paths and almost every where else.

We did walk up on this White Tail Deer out checking for green stuff to eat.

 These are the first Tundra Swans that I have seen this year. They looked tired and were not spooky at all.

 The swans intermingle with the Canada Geese very well, but at times there needs to be a flight coordinator on the field

 No conflict here!

 Definitely need at this landing. The FAA should get involved with this near miss!

 Don't I look great!

 Here is a slightly muddy and very tired Daphne.

A Few for the First Day of May

This Kestrel is always hanging around the same place. There was only one today, so maybe some nesting is going on.

I caught this Coyote in a field, but unfortunately he was a long way away.

 

 There were only a few Sand hill Cranes around. There was lots of traffic so maybe they moved out for a bit.

The Tundra Swans were staying out in the middle of the field. If this carries on, I may need a new camera with a longer lens ...Not!