Snowy Day

A snowy day at the refuge today, snow mixed with rain.  Very few duck hunters out, although the ducks were flying low (those that remain).  Kestrels, red-tailed and rough-legged hawks were all hanging around, and there were several harriers hunting.  I watched a harrier turn in mid-flight and drop on his prey - what incredible agility.

I saw two pairs of eagles, both with one adult and one youngster.  A blue heron that spooked when I got out of the truck dive bombed an eagle sitting in the field!  I have heard of eagles bombing herons so perhaps this was payback.

Very few ducks, saw these female goldeneyes by the first bridge - and the ubiquitous coots.  A pair of pied bill grebes played down at the end of the road in the stream, where you can pretty much see them any time.