Ducks and More

The birds seem slow in returning.

This may be in part because it is still early,yet the weather has been so nice.

We may be getting a little impatient,here are a few of the recent birds.

The pictures shown today are done by Jake.

This Hermit Thrush stopped long enough for a picture.

They rarely sit still for very long and often are in the underbrush.

New growth is abundant right now.

Each new leaf is a promise of the summer to come.

An American Coot and its perfect reflection.

This was taken at a marsh quite a few miles to the south-west of Morden.

It seems that these birds are usually quite shy and will not allow close photos.

This bird obviously was the exception.

A pair of Blue-winged Teal at the same marsh.

These birds blend into the background fairly well.

Here is the male Blue-winged Teal.

He is quite striking with that white face patch.

The blue of the wings only shows up in flight.

A master at camouflage,

this Coopers Hawk is well hidden,but still caught by the camera.

This bird is at our local park in town. 

We are aware of at least two nests of the Coopers,so we look forward to 

pictures of the young and perhaps feeding time.

All images were shot with a Canon 40D and 100-400mm lens.

They all have been cropped a little to show the birds better.
The above bird is not a Coopers Hawk,but instead a Broad-winged Hawk.
This correction is thanks to a friend who is much more knowledgeable than I.

COME AND SEE THE WORKS OF THE LORD.

Psalm 46:8