Brown's Ferry Park

December 22, 2012  •  Leave a Comment

I birded several local spots today and it wasn't until I drove by Brown's Ferry Park on my way home that I found anything interesting.  The Great Egret below is certainly an eye catcher.  It flew into the pond just as I was arriving so I had a good reason to get out of the car.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For whatever reason I was able to get up close and personal with three very colorful ducks, a Hooded Merganser, Northern Shoveler, and a Ring-necked Duck who's ring was actually visible on its neck!  Something I am told that does not happen very often. 

Hooded Merganser

Northern Shoveler


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