These are some of our marsh birds. They depend on the marsh for food, shelter and nesting sites.
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| Blue Winged Teals-males and females |
The Blue Winged Teals are ducks that may move on to nest further north. I'll keep you updated.
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I have been trying to get a picture of this shy little duck for weeks.We have Wood Duck nesting boxes on the south side of our marsh. I am not sure if anyone is maintaining them--they need to be cleaned out every year. Next winter, I'll put on my snowshoes and walk on over there to check.
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| Belted Kingfisher. Yum, yum. I like to eat fish! |
I have rarely seen the Kingfisher at House In the Wood so it was a special treat to see it AND to have my camera to take a picture. I stalked him with my camera pass the marsh and into the forest along the lake. Here he is perched on an oak tree.
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| Great Blue Heron |
The Great Blue Heron can be found hunting along the edges of the lake and marsh every day.
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| Red Winged Blackbird on Wood Duck Nesting Box |
This blackbird must have been defending a nest because he kept on clacking at me most insistently.
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| Sandhill Crane. Yum, yum. I'm looking for frogs to eat! |
Last year there was a nesting pair of Sandhill Cranes. I haven't seen any sign of another crane or a nest this year yet. I'll keep you updated. Click the link for more information on Sandhill Cranes from my favorite nature site
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