For my Camera Critters I have some more birds from our to visit to the Edwin Forsythe wildlife refuge.
If you want to see ducks or geese a visit to the Edwin Forsythe NWR in the winter is a must. We saw so many ducks, geese, Hawks, Yellow Rump Warblers, Cedar Waxwings, Great Blue Herons and some Coots.
On my post below I have my video of the Snow geese during the sunset, this video was taken the next day at Edwin Forsythe NWR.
I hope you enjoyed my birds and critter post. To see more cute and wonderful critters please visit Misty Dawn's Camera Critters. Thanks to Misty for hosting and thank you for stopping by to see my post.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy MLK holiday weekend. It is nice to have another long weekend. To all the birders, Happy Birding!
If you want to see ducks or geese a visit to the Edwin Forsythe NWR in the winter is a must. We saw so many ducks, geese, Hawks, Yellow Rump Warblers, Cedar Waxwings, Great Blue Herons and some Coots.
American Black Ducks.
See all the dark black spots in my photo above, well they are American Black Ducks. I think they out numbered the Snow Geese that were at the refuge. In 1967 part of Edwin Forsythe NWR was added to the refuge system to provide wintering habitat for waterfowl, especially the American Black Duck and Brant. The American Black Duck often breeds at the Edwin Forsythe NWR.
One of the few Coots we saw while visiting the wildlife refuge.
Ha, just a few Snow Geese and some Black Ducks in the distance.
We sat and listened to these Snow geese for awhile. They had a lot to say.
I am assuming these skinning legs belong to a Sharp Shinned Hawk.
The Yellow Rump Warblers were hopping along in the trees next to the wildlife drive.
We watched a flock of Cedar Waxwings and a groups of Yellow Rump Warblers eating what I thought was Juniper berries.
On my post below I have my video of the Snow geese during the sunset, this video was taken the next day at Edwin Forsythe NWR.
I hope you enjoyed my birds and critter post. To see more cute and wonderful critters please visit Misty Dawn's Camera Critters. Thanks to Misty for hosting and thank you for stopping by to see my post.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy MLK holiday weekend. It is nice to have another long weekend. To all the birders, Happy Birding!
Hi Eileen-beautiful photos-hope you enjoy the long weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great birding excursion Eileen. Snow geese definitely do have a lot to say!
ReplyDeleteFabulous birds! And very nice photos of them. I agree with your take on the sharp-shinned.
ReplyDeleteI loved your bird photographs! We make it a point to visit every wildlife refuge we can while traveling, and always enjoy the birds! Thanks for sharing your birds with us! I will be back.
ReplyDeleteEileen, wonderful shots all! I giggled at *snow geese have a lot to say* ... isn't that the truth!!!! Happy Critter Day!
ReplyDeleteYou have posted some really good and fascinating photos of birds. Nice done!!
ReplyDeleteThose Snow Geese make for an amazing sight... I have only seen a few at a time here this winter...
ReplyDeleteGreat bird shots, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteYour American Black Duck is very similar to our Pacific Black Duck (ours has a patterened face).
I'm loving all these places you're showing us Eileen, thank you so much. Great photos and a great video.
ReplyDeletethat thick line of black ducks is impressive! how neat!
ReplyDeleteGood morning! Thanks for stopping by! Great shots. I also love your header photo. I will have to research to find out where this refuge is!
ReplyDeleteawesome tour...from the comfort of my chair!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous varity of birds!!
What a lovely series of bird shots! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThere's oh so many, Eileen! What a fantastic place for all of them & an excellent shot of the Hawk! =)
ReplyDeleteSuper place to see birds! I don't think I have ever seen a coot. But then, I just recently figured out that some of the "female mallards" I've seen were actually black ducks. I still have so much to learn!!
ReplyDeleteHI Eileen...Wow that is quite a noisy group ...
ReplyDeleteGreat photos...I love the FEW Snow Geese and a band of Black Ducks photo!! : }
Grace
Wow .... these photos are sooooo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteamazing .... so many birds, madness ..
Greeting Karin
extremely beautiful images, eileen!
ReplyDeletewhat a great place for all of them.
that american black duck is truly beautiful!
happy weekend!
Great shots Eileen! I enjoyed my trip there between Christmas and New Year. I can't wait to go back!
ReplyDeleteGreat variety of birds! That looks like a beautiful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day to visit the wildlife refuge. What a sight to see the snow geese and contrasting black ducks on the water!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely selection of birds! Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteI spent a good hour the other day just watching a hawk [Cooper's hawk] --they are so fascinating. Love the huge group of birds on the water photos!!
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Hi Eileen Love the pictures - especially of those Coots! Having had a flock of Coots grazing on my front lawn last winter at the lake house, I have come to enjoy seeing Coots. Have a wonderful day today and thanks for sharing all of these great pictures!
ReplyDeleteawesome shots ...its so lovely to see the white birds
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You had a good visit judging by the variety of photographs you captured. I especially like the close-up pictures of the ducks and coot, as well as the hawk.
ReplyDeleteThe circular formation of the water in the third shot is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi there – What a splendid set of pictures. Seeing that many water birds in one place must be great. Our birds are a lot more spread out since we have had some rain.
ReplyDeleteStruggling with internet at present - arg!
Cheers - Stewart M – Australia
Oh dear! It is a pleasure to come here and see all there wonderfull pictures!
ReplyDeleteThank you for that!
have a nice sunday!
LoVE the snow geese with the line of black ducks behind!! OH, and the hawk!
ReplyDeleteand i never tire of hearing the geese!!!!! thanks! happy sunday.
What a nice way to start a sunday morning off. A cup of coffee and your beautiful pictures. I have never seen a black duck. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteLove them, my favorite is the hawk.
Have a great day.
Another great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoying your shots, Eileen. All of them :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a pity I can't see the video. I've got slow connection here.
Thanks for dropping by...
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Every creature in this preserve are so not camera shy. What a fun day!
ReplyDeleteAll those snow geese must have been quite an experience - and fairly noisy, too, I should think. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou have some really awesome captures here. I bet the geese were noisy but oh so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA great critter post, I've never seen so many ducks in my life!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all the duck and geese shots! Fantastic captures. I especially love the white geese with the black ducks. Have a great weekend Eileen!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen. I very much enjoyed reviewing the winter wildlife from 'Brigantine' .... so much different from my visit in the fall many years ago. Have a great week .... FAB.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos as always. I enjoyed all of them.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Wonderful photos Eileen.
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ReplyDeleteWow, cool photos. I would love to go to a bird refuge. That looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing & for stopping by mine :)