February weather can be the most challenging, with cold temperatures and frequent rain. We desperately need the moisture so I am not complaining, but it is harder to get motivated to get out into the cold and damp. I continue to concentrate on my 5-mile radius, with my total currently sitting at 70 species for the year. I expect that to jump up a bit this week.
This lovely American Wigeon has been hanging out at Commonwealth Lake Park. Birds with this much white on the head are known as Storm Wigeon.
This Killdeer, along with two others, was doing a pretty good job hiding in a little clump of leaves.
Wilson’s Snipes continue to be common at Commonwealth. That long bill helps him blend in with the sticks.
Red-winged Blackbird in fresh spring plumage. I imagine those rusty fringes will wear off to reveal a more uniform black outfit soon.
Happy winter
Ethical Birder 