Three birds; four pictures

This last week I took several pictures I’m quite happy with (for one reason or another).

Let’s see if I can get to the pictures and keep the words to a minimum!

I’ve frequently seen mergansers and other ducks make a display like this, but usually it’s on the other side of the pond. I got lucky on this one. I suspect that rather than a mating behavior, it seems to be the final “settling” of feathers after preening.

A pair of Red-shouldered Hawks is practicing nest building near the north bridge. This one was after some softer material, but couldn’t quite get a branch free.

I’ve read that the female Ruby-crowned Kinglet does have a tiny crest of red, but it usually doesn’t show (as with this one). Because kinglets are constantly in motion, I was happy this one came out just about right.

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