Kip’s Comments - March 4, 2026
Incoming!
Over the past couple of days many more avian visitors have arrived at Sweet Marsh. Of special interest this morning were scaup (greater scaup according to my app). Initially they did not stick around as I approached. Minutes later they were doing fly-bys with some landing not too far away. imagine what I might see if I was in a ghillie suit. (My favorite from this morning includes the cattail background.)
Greater Scaup - Image 1067553
Greater Scaup - Image 1067573
Greater Scaup - Image 1067606
Arriving in even greater numbers were the greater white-fronted geese.
Greater White-fronted Geese - Image 1067267
Greater White-fronted Geese - Image 1067279
Sandhill cranes are beginning to show up too. The haze or fog made for soft/blue lighting.
Sandhill Cranes - Image 1067311
Sandhill Cranes - Image 1067406
Sandhill Cranes - Image 1067514
Sandhill Cranes - Image 1067531
Not to be left out, trumpeter swans looked good too, but were further away.
Trumpeter Swans - Image 1067832
