Another gray day in the Fraser Valley but it was a dry one, so I grabbed my camera, jumped in the car and headed off to Mill Lake. I had not visited the park since late fall so this visit was long over due.
I was greeted by all the 'usual' suspects,but it wasn't long before I discovered a few surprises, including a couple of 'life' birds for myself!
Common Merganser (female) {Life bird #1}
Common Merganser (male) {Life bird #2}
Along with the Canada Geese, mallards, American Coots and the many gulls, it was nice to see a few Buffleheads both male and female as well as both male and female Lesser Scaups cruising around the water.
A pair of lovely Canada Geese
Bufflehead (female)
Bufflehead (male) busy preening
Lesser Scaup (male)
This lovely female had a trail of boys following her
As I continued along the path, there was a bit of a ruckous in the brush so I had to do a little investigating and this is what I found...
...a nervous jay watching the ground intensely...but what did he see.....
....a masked bandit!
I also noticed a very impressive looking bird flying overhead so I snapped some photos to zoom in once I got home and discovered what had been flying so regally in the sky.....
American Bald Eagle
I chuckled as I watch with amusement, a squirrel busily bury his treasure on the edge of the path I follow towards the parking lot.
My walk in the park was nearing the end when I stopped for this beautiful Canada Goose to wave goodbye
I can't wait to go back so find what new surprises will be waiting for me!!
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Wonderful photos, congratulations on the life birds
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