Six Common Mergansers males kept the rest of the birds moving around the pond as they determined another species, or their own species, were too close to their female! 

A lot of activity on a gorgeous, sunny day!

Some mornings they all have their heads tucked under a wing and are sleeping.

Saw four Hooded and six Common Mergansers there this morning, as well as two Ruddy Ducks, three female Buffleheads, three Northern Shovelers and a single Double-crested Cormorant. Two Bald Eagles, one adult, one third-year, were soaring on a thermal way above Caspar. A Great Blue Heron was also at the pond. A lot of Yellow-rumped Warblers were also present, as were White-crowned and a few Golden-crowned Sparrows, a Song Sparrow and a couple of Spotted Towhees.

Happy Birding!

Lisa Walker-Roseman (Feather Forestwalker)
Fort Bragg-Cleone