Life at the Annapolis Royal Marsh: More catkin capers

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

More catkin capers

No ice left on the marsh this morning, but lots of rough water. A few buffleheads and ring-necked ducks were scattered about bobbing on the waves. High in a catkin-loaded gray birch alongside the trail was a flock of Common Redpolls busily feeding. They were a delight to watch, clinging to the slender, swaying branches as they plucked the seeds from the catkins.

1 comment:

Sherry CaldwellNovember 25, 2010 at 3:41 PM
Hi Lois,
Still enjoying your postings and learning about life at the pond from you....how nice to see the return of the red polls!
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