One just beginning a dive for fishing
A stop at Lake Whatcom - some Cormorants resting on the old pilings of the long gone lumber mill
And a "cover" of American Coots. They are not actually ducks - do not have webbed feet, but can still swim. They build their nests on the water on a floating raft with a ramp for getting in and out of the nest. They are plentiful here all winter on Lake Whatcom
Off to the water we go
A fun little outing and then home for some soup on this blustery day.
Have you had a wintery outing (or summery outing in the southern hemisphere) this christmas week?
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My 'outings' have consisted of looking out of the window at all the birds feeding at our feeders - it is bitterly cold here, so the log burner is more attractive! Loved going on your outing though - and I love your new Christmassy collage.
I enjoy a winter outing too. It is a good time to see the winter ducks.. Great sightings of the ducks, cormorants and the geese.. Happy Sunday! I wish you and your family a very Happy & Healthy New Year!
I love seeing the ducks! They are so cute. And the other waterbirds and the geese.There is a squirrel fussing outside right now, and I don't know what is upsetting him. He sits in the tree by our kitchen window and naps and does squirrely things. You know the drill.
Weather? It has see-sawed between wet and chill to hot and bright. You don't know whether to run the AC or the Heat. Right now, I am running the AC. I haven't been out much, but I plan to get out today.
Sending love to you on the West Coast from the East Coast.
xoxox
Sheila :-)
Those black and white ducks sure have beautiful markings! And what a pretty place to visit. We hiked on Friday and hope to take a bike ride today. It's warm here...supposed to be 80 today. (I've been sewing some, too!) Hugs, Diane
Your geese look like the geese that visit our pond in the summer. They certainly are very handsome birds. I will be making the broth to make vegetable beef soup today so we can enjoy it when it gets cold this week. So far it has been unusually warm since Christmas. I've been running around in a sweatshirt.
Wow! Your new header is absolutely stunning! Every little feather and flicker of light - every texture and glimmering shimmer! I wonder if you might do a post of your personal favorites taken in 2014? I think we could all recommend a few that really stand out, but I'd love to see which ones are your choice!
I continue to be pleased to see the different ducks in your part of the world. It may have been a blustery day but it was a productive one!
So many beautiful photos, JoAnn! I love the ones of the blue heron. You live in an area that has so many different birds...I always enjoy the photos you share with us.
Happy New Year.
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