One of my stops this afternoon along the lakefront in Milwaukee was Lakeshore State Park. A few open places free from ice in the lagoon provided places for ducks to be diving and feeding on mussels. Those species were Common Goldeneye and Greater Scaup. There were very many walkers enjoying the sunny day which kept the birds tight in the openings. The birds were moving around a little and a couple of flight shots were taken. It was a nice sunny day, but winds kept things on the cold side. Images were taken on March 17, 2019.
Common Goldeneye, male
Common Goldeneye, male
Greater Scaup, male
Greater Scaup, female
Greater Scaup, female
Common Goldeneye, male
Common Goldeneye, male
Common Goldeneye, male
Greater Scaup, female
A pair of Common Goldeneye, males taking off…
Common Goldeneye, male at the ice edge
Love these pics Jim!!!!
These are terrific! Especially love the flight pics.
Excellent Photos Jim! Great to be outside and finding birds!
Great images as always, Jim. Love the flight shots because I know how hard they are to get!
Early Spring. One could see mud, bare trees, brown landscape. You give us a closer look, Jim. Poetry in flight, exquisite feather details, icy water and beauty. Thank you for capturing early Spring!
The male goldeneye in flight is spectacular. Nature at her finest.
Excellent detailed shots of these birds on the water and exciting action captures of the birds in flight.