When I was birding down by the San Diego River at Christmas, I was surprised to see hundreds of these American Wigeons. This image is of two males with their flashy green head patches. I'm not sure I've ever seen so many there before. 1/4/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
When I was at the North Shore of Salton Sea the other day, this beautiful Redhead duck was swimming around with a few hundred Blue-winged Teal and Bonaparte Gulls. He really stood out with his golden eye and bright red plumage. 1/3/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
While in the San Diego area I birded at Lindo Lakes in Lakeside, CA. It was quite birdy (even though I never found the bird I went there for!), and I was able to photograph these very pretty Wood Ducks, as well as some other good birds. I haven't usually seen the blue feathers on the female, which showed up nicely in this view. 1/2/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
