Monthly Archives: October 2014

Days 272 to 278: Duck Pond Fever!

Birds attract more birds. While the northwoods have become rather barren in terms of birds as most of our feathered friends have flown south for the winter, one particular pond near me still is attracting lots of late migrants. Simply put, ducks like to hang out with other ducks. Find your local pond which doubles as a duck convention, and your viewing possibilities are enhanced … duck pond fever. In my local pond’s case, a resident flock of domestic geese and mallards server as the birds that attract their wild counterparts to their waters.

Day 272: Pied Billed Grebe
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Day 273: Hello Goose!
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Day 274: Hooded Merganser
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Day 275: Snow Goose
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Day 276: Common Merganser
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Day 277: Leucistic Canadian Goose
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Day 278: We don’t want your kind around here!
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Days 269 to 271: Late Migrant Birds of the Northwoods

Most birds have gone south, leaving the northwoods strangely quiet. Finding a bird to photograph for this 365 day photography project is becoming increasingly difficult as the onset of winter approaches. However, following the basics of finding food and water still is the method of success. Here are some photo captures from the last few days.

Day 269: Reflecting Images (mallard)
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Day 270: Merlin on the hunt just before sunset in Sax-Zim Bog
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Day 270: Last Loon on NorthStar Lake in Winter Plumage
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Day 271: Hooded Merganser – Quacking, Yawning & Diving
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