February 28, 2024February 29, 2024 by L. L. Coble

Waterfowl on a Rainy Day

Though soggy, windy, and rainy, it happened to be a delightfully mild day to search for migrating waterfowl in the Lower Susquehanna River Watershed. Here’s a look at what we found temporarily grounded by the poor flight conditions…

Northern Pintails — It’s prime time for northbound Northern Pintails.

American Wigeons and Ring-necked Ducks — This raft of distant waterfowl appears to include mostly American Wigeons and Ring-necked Ducks.

Ring-necked Duck — A much more cooperative drake Ring-necked Duck.

American Black Ducks — A couple of American Black Ducks take a break during an afternoon shower.

Northern Shovelers — A pair of Northern Shovelers in the rain.

Common Mergansers — And a pair of blissful Common Mergansers.

Common Mergansers — Uh oh!…must be something he said.

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