Migrating birds are beginning to make the reservoirs more interesting, but the other day it was a huge amount of Herring Gulls that stole the show. The water was thawing on the shorelines and even in patchy parts towards the middle. The gulls were busy feasting on small fish that must have been just under the surface of the ice.
I spent a couple of hours watching and photographing water birds: Coots, Blue Winged Teal, Mallards, Mergansers, Canada Geese, and Redheads, but the gulls were the most fascinating. Why? Because of their big personalities. They squawk at each other, chase each other, get into arguments that require taking sides, and otherwise engage in lively conflicts with each other. When I watch them, I always think of the Jerry Springer show. :)
It won't be long before ice fishing will have to wait until next winter. I am glad that I got what might be my last chance to see birds ice fishing this season. But more than that, I am excited that spring migration is underway. I may just join the fun by migrating to the Lake Erie marshes as often as possible this spring :)
Where do you like to migrate to?
Marcheta *camera ready
Marcheta
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