Gadwall

 January 28, 2023

This was our second try for the Gadwall on Iber pond.  Barbara got a poor photo the first time, but these were much better.

It took us a while to spot it among the 1000s of Mallards, but we did locate it.  But once you put the bins down, it just vanished in the crowd again.

Another birder showed up - Mark Gawn. We traded tales.  We told him about our Boreal Chickadee and he said that the Boreal Owl in Gatineau had been seen again today.  He also told us that a few Great Gray Owls were about, including one on March Valley Road.  So, before going home, we went over there for a look.  But no luck.  We did see a Red-tailed Hawk that flew right across in front of the car.

We were glad to see the Gadwall today.