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Ruddy Duck

Swan Lake Birds

June 1, 2012June 1, 2012 by matt goff

It’s been an interesting week at Swan Lake. Monday there was a report of at least 120 Northern Shovelers, a very high count for Sitka. By Tuesday there were ‘only’ 50+ (still a high count), but 5 Blue-winged Teal also showed up. This is a high count for a species that is not reported at … Read more

Categories Uncategorized Tags Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Red-throated Loon, Ruddy Duck Leave a comment

Gallery: 20101117 Ruddy Duck and Afternoon Sunset

November 17, 2010November 17, 2010 by matt goff
Sunset

A possible Ruddy Duck was reported on Swan Lake. I was able to find and photograph it, but hope to get better pictures tomorrow. Clear and chilly weather resulted in a reasonably colorful sunset shortly before 4pm this afternoon.

Read moreGallery: 20101117 Ruddy Duck and Afternoon Sunset

Categories birds, photojournal Tags Ruddy Duck, Sandy Beach, Sunset, Swan Lake 2 Comments

Ruddy Duck

November 17, 2010November 17, 2010 by matt goff

Marge Ward called me today a little after noon to let me know she thought there might be a Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) on Swan Lake. I was able to get over to the lake by about 1:30 and saw the usual assortment of waterfowl along with an American Coot, but no Ruddy Duck. I … Read more

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