With the lockdown firmly in place I have been out and about to stretch my legs, but only on the local circuit. I took the opportunity to snap a few photos of the scenery in Fergus and Elora. Not my usual wildlife subject matter, but fun to play with the camera anyways! Even in and around the city, there are some beautiful scenes if you take the time to look!
Birding can be pretty slow at this time of year, but waterfowl are one group that can be found year round, providing you can locate some open water! I made a trip down to Hamilton on January 1st with a friend and we were rewarded with all the usual species as well as Ross's Geese and a King Eider!
Definitely the closest I have ever been to Ross's Geese. We came around the corner at the park and there they were at our feet foraging on the grass beside a busy trail.
I participated in the Grand River winter waterfowl survey yesterday and saw the usual species and was able to get a few shots that I was happy with! I think goldeneye are my favourite common duck to photograph - they are quite striking. The morning sun created a nice golden glow to the water and gave the floating ice a purplish hue.
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| Common Merganser pair |
