We beat the clouds out to the refuge today, enjoying the sunshine despite all the smog. Lots of other birders out also..
It was Raptor day really - Kestrels, Harriers, Red-tailed Hawks plus a couple of eagles that sat way out on the ice. Saw a couple of herons and a bunch of Tundra Swans...the swans were way out of the ice again, hanging out with lots of ducks in the limited open water.
Enjoy!
Here's an interesting sight..The Red-tailed Hawk sitting on the dirt on the top of Gooseberry Hill while several photographers have parked their vehicles and walked up to get a closeup photo. I'm not sure how long the Red-tailed waited but it sure seemed amiable.
Kestrel feeding...
Tundra swans mixing with ducks in a small patch of open water..
Northern Harriers - what beautiful birds and incredibly acrobatic...
This little cutie kept its eye on me despite not looking directly at me..
Young Red-tailed sitting in the bushes above a warm water outlet. I think it was observing the coots and grebes in the water, maybe thinking about making one a meal.
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