On top of the dune while scoping mergansers and eiders, I spotted a single goldeneye. I was a bit unsure of myself, but a few moments later over at the lighthouse I saw a dozen of them together on the water.
my life-list
Black Scoter
Posted up on the sand dune that marks your ’entrance’ to Napatree Point, I scoped out hundreds of Red-brested Mergansers. Probably one of the most significant times I’ve seen them. I caught a glimpse of a very black duck with a bright orange bill. I was certain what I was looking at. I found it several times after my first spotting, but was unable to capture a photo. Fortunately over at the lighthouse, I was able to see another and get a photo.
Black-bellied Plover
Just as we were leaving the lighthouse, these two birds flew in and landed right next to the shore.
Purple Sandpiper
Three little peeps running around on a rock. Unsure what they were I snapped photos. Sent the video to a friend and she replied ‘Purple???’
Correct.
Eastern Meadowlark
These were a wonderful surprise to see towards the end of our trip to Oxbow Meadows this year. There were a few moving through the field covering the old landfill.