Out in the Yard

Today, I siphoned all the pools at IBRRC, which is a good time to admire the beauty of the birds. Too bad it was foggy all day - sunlight would have lit up their colors.

Canvas Back Duck

Ring-necked Duck, side view.

Ring-necked Duck, face on.

Common Murres apparently enjoying the spray from a hose. These were found beached and oiled, but now look great. They mostly need to put on muscle and get their red blood cells up.

Kramer showing off his plumes.



Our Black Swan, Natalie, who has become quite tame. She is not a native.



Kramer tries to chase away other egrets who are trying to compete with him for a chance to steal food. Sometimes he goes crazy trying to chase away 3 or 4 at once.