And One More Thing

Birding seems to be picking up at Theler Wetlands; before long the hunters will be out firing away the whole time I’m there. Still, I was pleased to see almost as many Green-Winged Teals as I did in the Spring.

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I was a little surprised to see a large flock of American Goldfinch

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since I didn’t see any there the last time we were there.

We also spotted a large flock of Cedar Waxwings

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that seemed determined not to have their picture taken by staying in the top of the tallest trees.

This Bald Eagle,

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however, flew by several times at eye level, though it seemed more interested in a dead salmon than it did in us.

The high point of the morning, though, came relatively early when I finally managed to get a shot of this mink

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that I’ve glanced on several occasions but never managed to get a shot of before. It was so close I had a hard time getting my telephoto lens to focus on it. I still get thrilled when I get this close to a wild animal.