Saturday, 10 January 2026

Crumbly Acres Saturday's Critters

 We spotted a familiar bright orb in the sky. It's been appearing infrequently. Thursday was quiet, and I suggested a drive to Narrows Locks. Sadly, the sun disappeared.

Ducks and swans!

This is an archive photo, but I spotted a female merganser.
July, 2009

Mallard, March, 2009

March 30, 2009






Jan., 2022


Nov., 2012

 
I heard an expert talking about what these birds eat. He said algae on the underwater rocks. Who knew?!

 

I was impressed with his equipment! 


I was mystified with this cage on the guard house.



It was cool, dark, and Mr. Sun disappeared.

They have bubblers that keep the water open around the docks.




For more Canadian critters...


14 comments:

Shiju Sugunan said...

Beautiful captures! Love seeing who stopped by this week.

Jeanie said...

Mergansers are a favorite. I really like that one.

Anvilcloud said...

Apparently, the trumpeter swans are back in our general area. I hope we come across them and get some photos.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Oh that video is a hoot. The orange guy is feeling his oats after Venezuela and we are sick of him!!

RedPat said...

Even when it was warm yesterday and the sun came out for a bit it was so windy. There seem to be few birds around at all.

carol l mck said...

Lovely wintry photos ~ and geese and duck enjoying it ~ hugs,

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tz_garden said...

I'm glad you could get out for a drive, the water fowl are very cute!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
I guess the wire is to stop all but the one invitee into that wooden comfort. Love the video at the end!!! YAM xx

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Jenn
Great photos of the ducks and swans. The swans and mergansers are favorites. I call those big lenses bazooka lenses, they are so big. I can only imagine how heavy they feel. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

Mary Kirkland said...

Maybe they're trying to keep animals out of that building? Loved the ducks.

Leslie's Garden said...

NIce photos. I like the Trump video! Have a great weekend.

Lux G. said...

Oh, brrr! I could barely go out with this cold but I like seeing these winter pictures.

Red said...

If there's any open water these birds will over winter.

DrumMajor said...

Cute video. We again apologize for our jerk alleged leader until the smart ones rise up and figure out how to get him out! Our K.C. news says 2-3 Tim Horton's are coming. Linda in Kansas