Saturday, December 24, 2016

Dec 23, 2016: Sunset on the South Lake


Kevin Kane, 12/18/13

Dec 21, 2016: Mallard Landing


A drake Mallard comes in for a landing (on the south lake). (Wolf. Oesterreich, 12/13/16)

Dec 19, 2016: Common Mergansers


These 2 female Common Mergansers are part of 6 that have been regularly seen on the south lake. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 12/13/16)

Friday, December 23, 2016

Dec 17, 2016: Geese in Flight


These Canada Geese are heading out to feed.  They had spent much of the day on the south lake. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 12/13/16)

Dec 15, 2016: Cackling Goose


Cackling Geese (middle & on ice) are much smaller than Canada Geese (on left).  Note the small rounded head and the short stubby bill. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 12/13/16)

Dec 13, 2016: A Vintage View


A familiar view of waterfowl returning to the lakes in early winter, but taken two years ago before the Jensen Farm was torn down. (Kevin Kane, 12/9/14)

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Dec 11, 2016: Trumpeter Swans


Eighteen of the 26 Trumpeter Swans that were present on the north lake.  (22 were adults & 4 juveniles). (Wolf. Oesterreich. 12/12/16)