Kip’s Comments - March 1, 2026

Long Distance Views Of Early Arrivals

Our calendars show March 1, but what I saw at Sweet Marsh today suggested maybe we are later in the month since many bird species have arrived.

So far the following species have been documented at the marsh:

• northern pintails,

• wood ducks,

• redheads,

• northern shovelers,

• American coots,

• ring-necked ducks,

• mallards,

• hooded mergansers,

• a great blue heron,

• and as of today a couple dozen American robins.

Most of today’s images were strong zooms. Image quality is not the best but the pics do show what I found today.

Hooded Merganser - Image 1066992

Hooded Merganser - Image 1067012

Northern Shoveler - Image 1067033

Redhead Ducks (with coots) - Image 1067088

Ring-necked Ducks Taking Flight - Image 1067091

Wood Duck - Image 1067111

American Robin - Image 1066901