Saturday Critters #640

During my most recent visit to Lake of the Lilies, 

the lake had thawed but some of the winter ducks were still hanging around.

The lake itself is lined with a curated collection of pretty, unique, custom built homes, 

that defy the cookie cutter standard.

- Male Bufflehead Duck -

A small sea duck that breeds in Alaska & Canada and migrates in winter to Northern North America.

- Female Bufflehead Duck -

- Lesser Scaup -

A small North American diving duck that migrates as far south as Central America.

It is also known as the "Little Bluebill" because of its distinctive blue bill.

- Hooded Merganser -

The Hooded Merganser, this is the female, is a species of fish eating duck.

The duck is striking in appearance, both sexes have crests that they can raise or lower. 

- Common Merganser -

A large sea duck living in rivers and lakes that eats primarily fish.

- Male and Female Mallard Duck -

A common dabbling duck that thrives in wetlands.

Mallards are very social ducks that feed on water plants or small animals.

We see them here year round.

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