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Probatim

(3,040 posts)
4. Those birds are a good sign spring is on its way.
Wed Mar 20, 2024, 08:35 AM
Mar 2024

We get far more Common Mergansers here in the fall and spring, so it's always a nice surprise to see the Hooded on the water.

Elysium

(41 posts)
10. You are lucky to have Osprey couples hanging around.
Wed Mar 20, 2024, 04:01 PM
Mar 2024

I only see they as flyovers during migration where I live.

elleng

(136,780 posts)
12. Yes, HAVE been lucky, and now awaiting their return; they don't hang around, and this is the usual week
Wed Mar 20, 2024, 04:04 PM
Mar 2024

here in southern MD.

Donkees

(32,437 posts)
9. The Birders Group is very lucky to have you sharing your fine photos here :)
Wed Mar 20, 2024, 01:17 PM
Mar 2024

My favorite is photo #3. The couple look happy together.

ShazzieB

(18,924 posts)
13. These are stunning!
Wed Mar 20, 2024, 05:31 PM
Mar 2024

I have never seen these birds in "person." What amazing crests they have!

Elysium

(41 posts)
15. Thanks. They are one of my favorite ducks...
Wed Mar 20, 2024, 10:00 PM
Mar 2024

I only get to enjoy them during the winter where I live. They will be headed north soon, and I will have to wait till November for their return.

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