BirdingPI.com’s ongoing series of “birds likely seen at Presque Isle State Park early spring” continues, with ducks!
Backlit female Mallard over Long Pond:
Following’s not a great shot, but including to show pretty Bufflehead (m) colouring in the sunlight:
Following probably Hooded Merganser female:
Hooded Merganser male (r; bottom) and female (l; top):
Ring-necked Ducks on Niagara Pond:
Bonus video, complete with genuine Presque Isle road traffic! (Do not be startled by sudden passing cars.) Audio replaced due to wind and road noise.
Heavy rain and wind most of the day Friday. This Saturday morning, sunny, but another storm’s expected in the afternoon. Time to get out while the sun’s out!