There must be something out there just out of sight because I am starting to see more raptors on the move. This Cooper's Hawk was trying to stay hidden in a Cypress at Lake Lancaster.
On the opposite shore, the Great Blue Herons are preparing to nest in their usual oak trees.
On to Lake Davis to look for a reported bird I haven't seen in a few years. The first ducks I found were a couple of young Muscovy Ducks that were hatched last month.
Just when I thought I wasn't going to see any Anhinga, there she was.
A small flock of Blue-winged Teal have been hanging out this season. Mostly they cling to the shore under the shade. Today I caught one in the sunlight for a few seconds.
It seemed to take a while for the American Coots to show up this Winter but they are here and there around the area now.
Rounding the last part of my lake walk I spotted the birds I was after. Northern Shovelers congregate in large numbers over on the coasts but some years they venture inland. They are another duck that stays in the shade a lot.
Northern Shoveler males get pretty flashy. This is actually the 'dull' plumage.
A few more species in the area with a little while longer to go. I have yet to see a Cedar Waxwing this season which is really odd. Waiting and watching.
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