There are three swans that live on the river where I walk. Most of the time they are on the opposite side of the river from the trail but this past week they came much closer. They are such beautiful birds. Maralee
Gone Fishing
I've been "photo stalking" this great blue heron that has been frequenting the section of the river where I walk on my lunch hour every day. Most of the time he just stands on a rock for long periods of time. I had a few extra minutes one day and sat there watching it and …
Ducks, Geese and Swans
A few photos from my walk along the river last week. Maralee
Frolicking Duck
This duck was having so much fun splashing in the water oblivious to everything going on around her. Maralee
Hooded Merganser
I saw this little bird while walking at Drake Park and had no idea what it was. Google to the rescue! I entered "duck-like bird with black and white head and yellow eyes" and lo and behold . . . there it was. A Hooded Merganser. This one is a male. I've lived here for …
Through My Lens 