I stopped by the lake where I took this photo last summer. I had hoped to see some wildlife to photograph but there was nothing about. Looking through my files when I got home, I came across this cormorant swimming through some pretty reflections and felt a bit better about this whole winter thing 😏
It’s nice to revisit spring when things are anything but outside. I caught this very young gosling spreading its wings one day last May.
Recently, I went out to the little pond I see wood ducks in season but it was frozen over and snow covered. As I took many photos of them last summer here’s one of a young duck to chase away the winter blues.
I took this photo in August. The mallard hadn’t quite finished molting but as he was out in the open I assume his flight feathers had grown in.
Birds seem to like perching on overhead wires. This starling pair got a nice view up there.
I’ve never seen a juvenile European Starling before and at first I wasn’t quite sure what it was. Then I saw a mature bird close by which confirmed it.
These goslings must be full grown now, getting ready to fly south for the winter.
I like getting a bird looking in my direction. Sizing me up perhaps 😊
She was swimming up to shore and I was lucky to be standing right there.
This duck is also known as the little bluebill for obvious reasons.
This little house sparrow was taking a walk on the porch like he owned the place 😊
I took this earlier in the summer, I haven’t seen any grackles in a while, though it’s a bit early for their fall migration.
I love catching geese this this, straight on and looking a bit goofy 😊
We’ve enjoyed seeing a fair number of Wood Ducks this year. I featured this young female late last month, her pose is different here.
I took the photo between the rails of a small bridge. The heron was positioned so close by , I had to twist a bit to get the shot. It had a few wispy feathers on the top of its head but other than that it looked like a mature bird.
It’s that time in the season when young birds are maturing and looking more like adult birds. This wood duck is almost there but not quite. It still has some time to enjoy its youth. 😊
I’ve never seen a juvenile Red-winged Blackbird before. An exciting first; I liked its striking wing patches.
American Black Ducks and Mallards are closely related ducks and they can often be found together, hybridization is also common. This particular duck was taking its turn on a popular log.
The light in this little cove isn’t ideal but that’s where the Green Heron chose to perch. Ducks like this spot too so I always pass by when I’m at this reserve.
I’m partial to mallards, as longtime readers are probably aware. The duck walked towards me on the shaded path and I took the shot.
On a walk in a park we go to often we came across several wild turkey hens and their youngsters. I think this mother hen needed a bit of time on her own. but they always tend to look frazzled 😊
The Egret was lurking in the shade along the shoreline looking for something to swim by. It was not as statue-like as usual and I managed to catch it in several positions. More of these to come…
Goslings go through an awkward stage. I thought the young goose had progressed past that point in this shot with its parent.
I’ve only seen two Great Blue Herons this summer, this was one of them. I kept hoping he’d do something rather than just standing there. Still a heron is a heron 😏
The chickadee appeared to be craning to see something. Even stretched out in full you can see what a tiny bird it is.
I think she was a young duck, her head feathers are still a bit fine and wispy, that and her curious stare.
I was so busy focusing on the Green Heron, I only noticed the Wood Duck on the log below when I imported the file. Both birds were concentrating on something as well 😊
It’s always nice when I chickadee puts on the brakes long enough to get a photograph.
This wood duck was looking his finest in early May when I took this photo. You couldn’t blame him for admiring his reflection 😊
The female Lesser Scaup had her pick of fellas but didn’t seem impressed . 😏
I’ve seen a lot of grackles this year although I’ve seen fewer birds in general. Grackles are intelligent birds and fun to watch as they go about their business. They are known for their striking yellow eyes and iridescent plumage. This bird was enjoying a snack in the shade so its colouring was more subdued.
I liked the starkness of the scene. Just a bird on a branch with the river all around.
The adult female merganser was giving her young brood a little space to explore the world around them.
I don’t often see Red-winged Blackbirds perched like this. No leaves to shoot through here 😏
I frequently see Red-winged blackbirds perched on car side mirrors. I was waiting for this one to peer into the mirror but it was content to just stand there.
Starling out for a stroll.
It’s been a fine spring for these young birds. I see them on most of my visits to the lake.
Red-winged blackbirds can be difficult to photograph given their black feathers. I liked the exposure on this bird, I just wish I could have got a bit more of its wing colour 😏
I featured a portrait of this duckling’s mother a few days ago. In this photo the young wood duck is trying to keep up with her as she heads back to the lake.
One in a group of Lesser Scaups we saw at the very beginning of last month. They are known to breed in the west of the country and in smaller numbers in eastern Canada.
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