Cuties of the Creek
We’ve had a wonderful mix of winter water birds here on Cambridge Creek these past few months.
It’s the three little ones that win the Cutie Contest! Here’s my latest favorite shots to share.
There’s the adorable, amusing Buffleheads….
Length – 12.6-15.8″ (32-40 cm)
Weight – 9.6-22.4 oz (272-635 g)
Wingspan – 21.6″ (55 cm)
Bufflehead (female)
Bufflehead (male)
Bufflehead (male) with Lesser Scaup (male)
the charming Ruddy Ducks….
Length – 13.8-16.9″ (32-40 cm)
Weight – 10.6-30 oz (272-635 g)
Wingspan – 22.1-24.4″ (56-62 cm)
Ruddy Duck (male)
Ruddy Duck napping (female)
Female Ruddy Duck stretch
Female Ruddy Duck ‘smile’
Female Ruddy Duck stretching and smiling for the camera
“Paddlin’ During Nap Time”
and the delightful and smallest of the three, a Pied-Billed Grebe:
Length – 11.8-15″ (30-38 cm)
Weight – 8.9-20 oz (253-568 g)
Wingspan – 17.7-24.4″ (45-62 cm)
Pied-billed Grebe
I think you’ll agree with me on these three Cambridge Creek Cutie Contest winners! 😊
