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  • A juvenile Yellow-billed Stork preens its feathers while roosting with Sacred Ibis and Egyptian Geese
    Yellow-billed Stork-Nairobi National...jpg
  • A mixed group of scoters and goldeneyes rest between feeding dives.  Note the young glaucous-winged gull with them.  If a duck surfaced with a mussel, the gull would attempt to steal it from them.  The duck would immediately dive to protect its morsel.
    Barrows Goldeneyes and Surf Scoters-...jpg
  • The ducks were startled by something and had their heads held high alert for possible danger.
    Barrows Goldeneyes and Surf Scoters ...jpg
  • A mixed group of scoters and goldeneyes rest between feeding dives.  Note the young glaucous-winged gull with them.  If a duck surfaced with a mussel, the gull would attempt to steal it from them.  The duck would immediately dive to protect its morsel.
    Raft of Sea Ducks at Mukiteo Ferry-M...jpg
  • Male Shovelor-Green Lake-Seattle-899...jpg
  • I spotted this Eurasian Widgen in the flock of American Widgens.  It blended in quite well and I only saw it when I looked carefuly through the several hundred birds in the group.
    Eurasian Widgen with American Widgen...jpg
  • The female bufflehead surfaced from a dive.  A few water droplets stayed on her back as she rested a few seconds before her next dive.
    Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • The male bufflehead was feeding actively just off shore.  It would dive for 15 or 20 seconds before surfacing for a few seconds.  The male gradually moved along the edge of the tree reflections and the pattern was intriquing.
    Male Bufflehead and tree reflection-...jpg
  • This pair traveled close together as the other birds flowed back and forth around them.  It made me wonder if they were already paired for the coming year and would travel north together when spring arrived.
    American Widgen Pair-Green Lake-Seat...jpg
  • A single flying snow goose shows the black primaries and white secondaries of the wings and the aerodynamic nature of their body in flight.
    A single flying Snow Goose-Hayton Re...jpg
  • A large flock of snow geese take off in unison and fly a loop around Hayton Reserve in Skagit County.
    Massive flock of Snow Geese flying-H...jpg
  • A red-breasted merganser pauses between fishing dives along Mukilteo Beach. Notice that it is missing the end of its lower mandible but was able to catch serveral fish while I watched.
    Red-breasted merganser-Mukilteo Ligh...jpg
  • Mallard drake feeding in the shallows of Lake Washington
    Mallard-Seward Park-Seattle-9465.jpg
  • A Tundra Swan rests on the feeding grounds
    Adult Tundra Swan-Skagit Flats-Mt Ve...jpg
  • A group of Tundra Swans converge in a fallow field while feeding.
    Tundra Swans meet-Skagit Flats-Mt Ve...jpg
  • An adult common goldeney swims between two horned grebes and into a goldend reflection on the water.
    Horned Grebes and male Common Golden...jpg
  • The flock moved out from the piers when the ferry pulled into the dock.  Many of the birds are pushing a small wall of water in front of them.  Nice mixed group of adults and first winter birds.
    Surf Scoters-Mukilteo Ferry-Mukilteo...jpg
  • The pattern formed by the branches extending down into the water was fascinating and the female shoeveler sleeping on one foot added an interesting element to the picture.
    Female Shoveler-Green Lake-Seattle-9...jpg
  • Shovelor Pair-Green Lake-Seattle-024...jpg
  • Shovelors-Green Lake-Seattle-8834.jpg
  • Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • A small flock of snow geese fly in front of Mt. Baker as they take off from a feeding group in the Hayton Reserve in Skagit County.
    Small flying group of Snow Geese-Hay...jpg
  • The Snow Geese with brown feathers on their necks and bodies are birds that are less than a year old. They stay with their parents throughout the first winter after hatching.
    Young Snow Geese-Hayton Reserve-Skag...jpg
  • A Tundra Swan family feeds in a fallow field
    Tundra Swan family-Skagit Flats-Mt V...jpg
  • A Tundra Swan stands at alert while its mate rests
    Tundra Swan pair-Skagit Flats-Mt Ver...jpg
  • Snow Geese often fly in a dense cloud when they first take off from a feeding location. Only after they become airborne to they form into a more organized flying flock.
    Dense flock of Snow Geese-Hayton Res...jpg
  • An adult snow goose in white plumage stands alert to check for possible danger before returning to feed. A few black primaris stick out from the folded wing.
    An adult Snow Goose-Hayton Reserve-S...jpg
  • A family of common mergansers rest along the edge of Lake Washington.
    Common Merganser Family-Seward Park-...jpg
  • Three tundra swans pass right over head on their flight from a night roost on Skagit Bay to inland feeding fields in Skagit County.
    Tundra Swan Trio-Skagit Flats-Mt. Ve...jpg
  • Tundra Swans feed in fallow fields on roots and tubers.
    Tundra Swan feeding in a fallow fiel...jpg
  • Tundra Swan pairs fly together between feeding and roosting areas.
    Pair of Tundra Swans fly by-Skagit F...jpg
  • Tundra Swans look for food in a fallow field
    Tundra Swans feeding in fallow field...jpg
  • A pair of Trumpeter Swans pause in the fallow field.
    Trumpeter Swan pair-Skagit Flats-Mt ...jpg
  • A small raft of Goldeneyes pass along the shore.  The adult female has the yellow-orage bill.  The adult males have the white cresent moon at the base of their bill.  Several first winter birds are also present.
    Barrows Goldeneyes -Mukilteo Ferry-M...jpg
  • The mass moved one way and then another almost as if all the individuals were connected by a magical cord.
    American Widgens-Green Lake-Seattle-...jpg
  • Three mergansers work the shallow water just out from shore looking for fish.
    Hooded Mergansers-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • Resting but keeping one eye open to watch for posible danger.  This pair of shovelers was along the shore and seemed to ignore the walkers right above them on the paved trail unless one stopped right there.  It must be a difficutl place to rest.
    Shovelor Pair sleeping-Green Lake-Se...jpg
  • A small flock of snow geese fly directly over head, showing the use of their wings to gain thrust and lift.
    Small flock of snow geese fly direct...jpg
  • Five snow geese fly together across Hayton Reserve in Skagit County.
    Five Snow Geese flying-Hayton Reserv...jpg
  • The Tundra Swan took off away from me and then circle back around and flew right over me.  I was able enjoy the beauty and grace of its flight as it climbed up from the field and headed off.  Watching the grace and athletic ability of this bird helps one appreciate why swans are considered so wonderful.
    An Adult Tundra Swan in flight-Skagi...jpg
  • A raft of scoters have formed off shore and are beginning to move toward shore.
    Raft of Surf Scoters-Mukilteo Ferry-...jpg
  • Three Surf Scotters move in close to shore before beginning to feed.  The femail leads the group with two males along side.  The bill and head pattern on the males is quite distinctive for this species.
    Surf Scoters portrait-Mukilteo Ferry...jpg
  • Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • A female Bufflehead pauses on the surface between feeding dives.
    Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • Snow Geese congregate in a field at Hayton Reserve grazing on the grass and digging up roots. Mt. Baker rises in the background and is mostly covered by clouds.
    Snow Geese flock-Hayton Reserve-Skag...jpg
  • A Trumpeter Swan peers at me while several rest and feed
    Trumpeter Swan -Skagit Flats-Mt Ver...jpg
  • The flock was whistling loudly in the water beside the path when all of a sudden individuals began to jump up to cross the path toward the ball field where they began to graze intensely on the grass.
    American Widgens-Green Lake-Seattle-...jpg
  • The male Gadwall extends its head to take a drink as the females swims away.
    Pair of Gadwalls-Magnuson Park-Seatt...jpg
  • A pair of snow geese glide into land with a large feeding congregation of geese. The second bird is honking constantly while flying. They often call to keep members of their family informed as to where they are.
    A pair of Snow Geese-Hayton Reserve-...jpg
  • Snow Geese congregate in a field at Hayton Reserve grazing on the grass and digging up roots.
    Snow Geese congregation-Hayton Reser...jpg
  • Several family groups of tundra swans took off from Skagit Bay and flew over Hayton Reserve heading inland to feed.
    A flight line of tundra swans-Skagit...jpg
  • Two young tundra swans accompany a parent as the group heads inland from Hayton Reserve on Skagit Bay.
    Tundra Swan family-Skagit Flats-Mt. ...jpg
  • A pair of Tundra Swans fly from a feeding area.
    Flying Tundra Swan Pair-Skagit Flats...jpg
  • The Snow Geese pair spread their wings to begin to slow themselves down as they descended to land amongst other geese.  They dropped their feet and spread their toes to give additional drag.  When they touched the ground, it was as if they had gently stepped onto the grass; as graceful as an Olympic gymnast.
    Snow Goose Pair-Skagit Flats-Mt Vern...jpg
  • A group of Trumpeter Swans stand at alert in a grazing field to look for danger
    Trumpeter Swan families grazing.-Ska...jpg
  • A group of Barrows Goldeneyes swim by that includes adult males and females and first winter birds.  They are highly alert to possible danger as they swim along.
    Barrows Goldeneyes -Mukilteo Ferry-M...jpg
  • Something startled the group, causing them to run across the water, rapidly flapping their wings to take off.
    Fying Surf Scoters-Mukilteo Ferry-Mu...jpg
  • A group of Surf Scoters drift in past the end of the pier heading toward a feeding area.
    Surf Scoters and dock pylons-Mukilte...jpg
  • The Bufflehead sat on the surface for a few seconds after she poped up from her last dive.  I watched carefully as she prepared to dive and noticed that she spreads her tail as a large paddle and pusing hard down to propel her up and straight down on a dive.
    Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • Something startled the feeding flock causing them to raise their heads and excitedly whistle.  I looked to see if an eagle or hawk was near by or whether it was a passing dog.  I could not tell and the flock went back to feeding in a few seconds indicating they did not feel it was serious.
    American Widgens-Green Lake-Seattle-...jpg
  • The pair activily dove together searching for fish.  I never saw one surface with a fish.  Some dives lasted 15 or 20 seconds and they would resurface several dozen yards from where they dove.  Notice the water droplets on the bill and feathers of the femail from her last dive.
    Hooded Mergansers-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
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