Hooded Mergansers arrive at Viera

IraRunyanIraRunyan Registered Users Posts: 1,013 Major grins
edited November 23, 2008 in Wildlife
I went to the Viera Wetlands yesterday rather late in the morning, but as soon as I arrived at the parking lot I noted things were changing there. I saw about 20 Killdeer near the ramp to the wetlands, and that's something I have not seen for a while now.

There were several other indications that the action from the bird migrants is about to get hot.........

Upon reaching the dike road at the top of the ramp, I saw two pair of Hooded Mergansers, the first I have seen this season....
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The Blue Winged Teal are increasing in numbers.......
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Coots are everywhere....
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And, the Great Blue Herons are showing breeding colors
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2008
    Excellent sey Ira. The action at Viera is definitely picking up of late.
    Harry
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  • CatoCato Registered Users Posts: 287 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2008
    Wonderful shots, Ira! clap.gif

    I've only seen Hooded Mergansers once by me, never knew what they were called.
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  • NetgardenNetgarden Registered Users Posts: 829 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2008
    Lovely photos! Would love that place!
    .Linda's OCwildlife Galleries
  • 4Mallko4Mallko Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited November 22, 2008
    That's a nice look at the breeding plumage on the GBH, something I've never viewed outside of images.
    Good to know that place is bouncing back.
    Kevin Hall
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  • roentarreroentarre Registered Users Posts: 497 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2008
    Punch colour and contrast! Great clap.gif
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2008
    The hoodies sure are handsome ducks and the great blue heron images are some of the best I have seen in a while. Rich, vibrant color in those heron images.
    Stephen
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