Photos by Tag: merganser
Merganser takes flight
Hooded merganser takes flight over water near the Secret Cove restaurant on the Guemes Channel in Anacortes.
Shorebirds put on a show
I wasn’t exactly speedwalking … too many distractions offshore this morning on the Guemes Channel. Among birds who cooperated for photos were mergansers, loons, golden eyes and scoters. No cooperation whatsoever from a hummingbird that teased me briefly before headed for upland trees. An island wonderland.
Here I am!
There were two male hooded mergansers and only one female … so I’m guessing this male’s posture and “audible” were intended to set himself apart.
The Pass is back!
Tuesday, May 5 marked the reopening of most state parks, including our amazing Deception Pass State Park. A morning visit revealed other outdoor adventurers with commendable “social distancing” skills. My morning stop included the drive to West Beach, a walk on the North Beach trail, a visit to the Cranberry Lake dock and a brief […]
On golden pond
My approach at pond’s edge sent this Hooded Merganser skittering across the surface of the water, which reflects the gold of the morning sun.