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Sanderlings at Cape Ann, Massachusetts

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Snapshots: Duck Tails

Two very different duck species with a common tail structure. Long-tailed Ducks are sea ducks that dive for invertebrates and small fish. The males have long thin tail feathers. Northern Pintails, on the other hand, are fresh water ducks that dabble for plants, worms, snails, insects and crustaceans. Like the Long-tailed Duck, the males sport…

Feathered Action: Gallinule and Coot

I saw many Common Gallinules and American Coots on a Florida trip. They always seemed to peacefully coexist except in this case. This Gallinule took exception to the Coot for some reason and the Coot beat a quick retreat.

Snapshot: Horned Grebe

We do not see Horned Grebes in their breeding plumage here in Massachusetts very often. Those yellow-orange tufts are the source of their name.

Snapshot: Scaup

This is an interesting combination. The male on the left is a Greater Scaup, but the female is a Lesser Scaup. The shape of the head is the primary marker. There were several individuals of both species in the water so this is likely just a coincidental meeting and not a “rendezvous”. Both species are…

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  1. Nice action photos with beautiful detail and the ability to enlarge them for more detail. Nature keeps us centered. Glad you appreciate it too.

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