Photos by Tag: mergansers
Mergansers on wetland pond
Hooded mergansers and American wigeons in a wetland area adjacent to the ferry terminal on the west side of Anacortes.
Peaceful paddle on pond
Two young mergansers paddle across the surface of a downtown Anacortes pond.
Duck pond snapshots
I didn’t even have to leave city limits Thursday to enjoy time with a mix of ducks on a reed-rimmed pond. Beautiful birds.
Feathered friends on Fidalgo Bay
Another beautiful fall morning on Fidalgo Bay! A therapeutic walk on the Tommy Thompson Trail, including the former railroad trestle from March’s Point. Among the birds I saw were blue herons, ducks, loons, killdeer and hawk. Placid waters and morning light made for a natural “studio” setting.
Family affair
“Quack!” I ran a photo of a Hooded Merganser a few days ago, but it was a silouette. I had better luck with lighting the other day, although these little guys (actually two females and one male) take great pleasure in moving quickly from one side of the pond to the other as I try […]