In the left photo, the ducks on the lake are northern shovelers (Anas clypeata). The males are in their winter eclipse plumage. Never having seen that before, I actually wasn't able to identify them, especially without binoculars. Fortunately, I came home to a posting on the Eastern Sierra Birds message list talking about them. I love it when the internet is helpful!
Bugwatching Book Launch
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My new book, Bugwatching: The Art, Joy, and Importance of Observing
Insects, had its first event last Saturday at the Linda Hall Library in
Kansas City, Mi...
4 days ago
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