29 November Photos: Swan Lake
The lake was mostly frozen, so quite a few birds were close to the penninsula in one of the patches of open water. I took advantage of their limited room to roam and got some photos.
One of four observed 29 November 2007 at Swan Lake.
One of four observed 29 November 2007 at Swan Lake.
Cackling Goose observed 29 Novermber 2007 at Swan Lake.
I am uncertain whether this is a Greater Scaup or Lesser Scaup. It does appear to be a first year male, however. Observed 29 November 2007.
I am uncertain whether this is a Greater Scaup or Lesser Scaup. It does appear to be a first year male, however. Observed 29 November 2007.
Temperatures below freezing overnight resulted in most of the lake being covered with a layer of ice.