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Birders

Probatim

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4. Those birds are a good sign spring is on its way.

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Wed Mar 20, 2024, 09:35 AM

Mar 20

We get far more Common Mergansers here in the fall and spring, so it's always a nice surprise to see the Hooded on the water.

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Meet Mr. and Mrs. Hooded Merganser [View all] Elysium Mar 20 OP

Lovely photos. Thx ..... n/t yorkster Mar 20 #1

Welcome to DU, the water is fine here! lark Mar 20 #2

Thanks. Elysium Mar 20 #3

Those birds are a good sign spring is on its way. Probatim Mar 20 #4

We host them in the winter here in Georgia. Elysium Mar 20 #6

Beautiful, perfect first post! Walleye Mar 20 #5

Fantastic shots! CrispyQ Mar 20 #7

WONDERFUL!!! WELCOME! elleng Mar 20 #8

You are lucky to have Osprey couples hanging around. Elysium Mar 20 #10

Yes, HAVE been lucky, and now awaiting their return; they don't hang around, and this is the usual week elleng Mar 20 #12

I bet you will see them again within the next two weeks in southern MD. Elysium Mar 20 #14

The Birders Group is very lucky to have you sharing your fine photos here :) Donkees Mar 20 #9

I am glad you like it. Elysium Mar 20 #11

These are stunning! ShazzieB Mar 20 #13

Thanks. They are one of my favorite ducks... Elysium Mar 20 #15

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