Saturday, February 29, 2020

Cold Morning in Ottawa County


Properly bundled for the northwest wind I found fifteen winter bird species in Ottawa County this morning.  Couldn't find the Red-headed Woodpeckers at Ottawa Sands County Park; just Red-bellied and Downy.  The Bald Eagles were at their nest again this year.  A third adult soared over the south end of the park; I don't know how it fit into the family.

Entering Ottawa Sands County Park

Bald Eagle pair at their nest.

Various ducks swam in the Grand River Channel from Harbor Island out to Lake Michigan.  I saw six White-winged Scoters (two male; four female).  Most numerous were Red-breasted Mergansers.

Female White-winged Scoter

Female Red-breasted Merganser "wearing a mask"!

- Ric

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