Waterfowl and gulls around Humber Bay
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Waterfowl and gulls around Humber Bay

feathered

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I was down at Humber Bay between classes on Tuesday before the stretch of crummy weather we've been having rolled in. I miss the sun! I didn't notice any migrants except a secretive RWBB, but there were waterfowl out and about.

This fellow was all alone among the mallards and ring-bills and paid no attention to someone feeding them.



The mergansers by the marina were quite friendly despite being surrounded by dozens of noisy mute swans and a couple of trumpeters.




These two were also making quite the racket and fighting. It almost looks like they are dancing but their beaks were locked at this point. :lol:



Lastly, a couple more gulls because they're fun for flight practice and I love the warm colours in the immatures. :D



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Those are all great shots; particularly, your Bufflehead.  I was there on Tuesday and also saw him with all the Mallards and no mate in sight.   Also saw Scaup and Long-tailed.
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Love the dancing / fighting (or ahem ???) Gulls ... super capture.
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Thank you both! :)
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I have a soft spot for Buffleheads. We saw our first one on Valentines day, 2009.  :oops:
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How sweet! I love watching a pair and then seeing 6 more suddenly pop up from a dive all at once. :D
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