Merced Wildlife Refuge
Last week I decided to take another trip to the Merced Wildlife Refuge. There were reports that geese were prevalent. Oops, I didn't see a single one. So I made the best I could of 'non-goose' shots. The wind was mostly non-existent and anyone who has been to the refuge knows it has some interesting trees. Obviously black and white since I was looking at structure. Great Blue Herons are not unheard of in the refuge but you don't see many and usually they're hidden along the edge of the reeds. This one decided that this open area worked just fine. The predominant duck species was the Northern Shoveler. Ducks mate for life and you usually see them in pairs. This first shot is a Shoveler grooming near the bank, but protected by bushes. Here's another pair just cruising looking for a dinner spot. This pair found just right spot for a evening dinner for two. American Coots are probably t...