Hen buffleheads on the Rideau River, May 2, 2013.
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Hen buffleheads on the Rideau River, May 2, 2013.
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Mallard drake feeding on a pond next to the Rideau River, April 30, 2013.
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Mallard drake standing on a muskrat lodge in a pond next to the Rideau River, April 23, 2013.
Canada geese on the Rideau River responding to the guttural calls I mimicked, April 6, 2013. I hope I did not say anything rude.
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Hera, six months old, checking out a pair of mallards on a pond next to the Rideau River, April 8, 2013.
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Drake goldeneye killed when he flew into Ontario Hydro power lines spanning the Rideau River, April 2013. One of the hazards facing wild birds, man made structures like power lines and office buildings built on migration paths.
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Pair of Canada geese swimming on the Rideau River, April 6, 2013.
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Hen goldeneye on the Rideau River indicating she is receptive to breeding on Good Friday 2013.
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Drake goldeneye diving on the Rideau River on Good Friday 2013.
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Hen merganser in breeding plumage and display on the Rideau River.
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