I’m not going to lie, I am kind of guessing that this is a Lesser Scaup as opposed to a Greater Scaup. It is really
Tag: Anatidae
Lesser Scaup [Aythya affinis] ~ 2019 #25
The sky was a little overcast on this day, and makes the image (almost) appear to be black and white.
Common Merganser [Mergus merganser] ~ 2019 #24
This female Common Merganser appears to be checking out this Harlequin duck. This was taken a few years back at the spawning channels in Lillooet.
Common Merganser [Mergus merganser] ~ 2019 #24
Saw this guy while walking around Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park this past spring. “Common Mergansers are sometimes called sawbills, fish ducks, or goosanders. The
Gadwall [Anas Strepera] ~ 2019 #20
“Gadwall sometimes steal food from American Coots and from other ducks.” ~ allaboutbirds.org
Protector
I imagine this Goose is saying, “Mess with my family and you’ll have to deal with me”
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