Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: explore2008October6

Not sure how many Wood Ducks we ended up seeing at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary this morning, but I think it was around 30 (actually, 32)! Usually, this species is at the far side of a river or pond, but today there were three sitting on a log much closer to where we were walking. The male (on the right) is quite a spectacular bird and the female has some interesting colours and patterns, too. Never seen this many before!

The leaves of the Cotoneaster shrub turn such glorious colous in the fall. Most unfortunately, this introduced species from Asia has spread to all our natural areas and has become a serious problem, preventing native species from growing.