29 November Photos: Swan Lake

The lake was mostly frozen, so quite a few birds were close to the penninsula in one of the patches of open water. I took advantage of their limited room to roam and got some photos.

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One of four observed 29 November 2007 at Swan Lake.

One of four observed 29 November 2007 at Swan Lake.

Cackling Goose observed 29 Novermber 2007 at Swan Lake.

I am uncertain whether this is a Greater Scaup or Lesser Scaup. It does appear to be a first year male, however. Observed 29 November 2007.

I am uncertain whether this is a Greater Scaup or Lesser Scaup. It does appear to be a first year male, however. Observed 29 November 2007.

Temperatures below freezing overnight resulted in most of the lake being covered with a layer of ice.