I have been checking on the Mute Swans at Glimmerglass Lake,
no babies yet as of yesterday.
Earlier this week I posted about their progress here.
My daily post updates have not been added to the reading list so you may have missed it.
I thought the images were fabulous.
I'll re-share this one image, as Ms. Mute Swan moved to the side to show me they had not come yet.
On a more recent visit to the lake, I saw 2 American Oystercatchers, I don't usually see them here.
According to my Bird Book, they are here year round but I have only seen them once before.
A robust and stocky shorebird, sexes are similar!
They have black, white and brown plumage with a bright orange bill that looks like a carrot.
The lake was so still, I was able to capture these pretty reflection.
Both of the American Oystercatchers were banded.
Thanks Redpat from Occasional Toronto for reminding me.
A few steps away, I saw these...
two Male Mallards with "synchronized" walking...
So did this Male Sparrow who kept an eye on me while I was taking pictures.
Sharing today images with Eileen at
for Saturdays Critters
12 comments:
Your photos are fantastic. I love the synchronized eating. Sounds like a sport I could do well at.
I love the name of the lake and oh my! What glorious birds!
Such beauty and grace. May you have a beautiful weekend full of love.
Hello Debbie,
Love the beautiful swan! I hope see those swan babies soon.
The Oystercatchers are one of my many favorite birds to see.
Pretty shots of the mallards and sparrows. Great collection of photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
The one Oystercatcher looks like it may be banded?
thank you for reminding me, they both were. i was going to add that fact to the post and i forgot. i am going to add it now!!
Beautiful photographs, I especially like the reflection ones and the synchronized walking and eating mallards.
All the best Jan
As always lovely photos and I always love seeing the different neat ones I don't know anything about!!
I've never seen or heard about oystercatchers. I would've called them carrot birds for that promenent bill. Linda in Kansas
Beautiful captures, Debbie! The swan looks so elegant and peaceful.
Looks like it was a great picture day, wow I have not seen the Oystercatchers, their bills are something else, they do kind of look like a carrot, great reflections you got on them!
Love the oystercatchers and the mother swan!
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