American Wigeon
The Wetlands have presented a different habitat, and with that, some new birds to add to my list, such as the migrating rusty blackbirds that favour wet habitats. Another addition to that list presented itself on a dull October morning hidden among a group of mallards. Groups of mallards are always worth looking at in a little more detail because their numbers occasionally hide other species. Another migratory bird. This male American wigeon was quite happy to dabble with the mallards, enjoying the advantage of safety in numbers. The American wigeon was not as comfortable with my company as the resident mallards. I again had to make use of a tree stump to hide behind for these photos, and thankfully, the sun broke through the clouds just at the right time. Another really overcast and dull morning in November saw two more male widgeons circling the wetlands in preparation for landing. Both males, in turn, displaying remarkable acrobatics as they cornered. The poor light did not ena...