Ducks are back to spend the winter on the coast and inland waters around here. Teal, Shoveler, Canvasback, Scaup, Eider, Bufflehead, etc., and Ring-necked Ducks like this pair.
A compact little diver that prefers ponds to open water. It is misnamed because it doesnt have a prominent white ring around its neck like a pheasant (the chestnut band is only visible on a bird in the hand).
I dash from the porch and promptly do battle with ice,Stagger to join rows of bundled-up neighbors, gentle as mice,They stamp frozen feet and wave with woolly mittsSlogans on floppy placards, too chill to move lips,And dream of springtime to
Queen found in mysterious patch of honeybees on ground
As I exited our driveway there was a screech of brakes and I had to join a line of stationary cars on the highway. This is an accident black spot. But while waiting for the wail of sirens and flashing