The pond is over half clear of ice and the ice that is left is thin and pocked with holes. It is so exciting to see the water reappear from under the ice after such a cold, snowy winter.
We were thrilled to see several ducks on the pond yesterday morning so soon after the ice started clearing. We saw a Hooded Merganser pair, a Bufflehead pair, a Mallard male with his beautiful green head and at three brown ducks which are likely females of some species. Since we saw a pair of Mergansers and Buffleheads last year, we were wondering if they are the same birds.
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| Male Bufflehead |
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| Female Bufflehead |
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| Female Hooded Merganser |
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| Male Hooded Merganser |
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| Male Mallard |
We also saw a hawk or osprey being harassed by a number of crows in the large pine trees between our deck and the pond. It is so great to see more birds of all kinds being active in our woods--we are all happy to feel spring coming.
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