Tag Archives: nature photography

Sparrow

What I think is a song sparrow perched in a tree next to the Rideau River, April 6, 2013.

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Canada geese

Pair of Canada geese swimming on the Rideau River, April 6, 2013.

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Cardinal

Male cardinal, Easter Sunday, 2013

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Goldfinch

Goldfinch in winter plumage, Easter Sunday, 2013.

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Red squirrel

Red squirrel eating a nut, Easter Sunday, 2013.

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Hen goldeneye in the mood...

Hen goldeneye on the Rideau River indicating she is receptive to breeding on Good Friday 2013.

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Drake goldeneye diving

Drake goldeneye diving on the Rideau River on Good Friday 2013.

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Hen merganser.

Hen merganser in breeding plumage and display on the Rideau River.

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Male cardinal

Male cardinal making his territorial call.

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Common mergansers

Drake and hen common mergansers sunning themselves on the Rideau River. They are one of the largest species of wild duck. They have long, thin, serrated bills designed for catching fish, which is their staple diet.

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