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Cape Cod Birding, Cape Cod Blog, Cape Cod Hiking, Cape Cod Photography

Beautiful Red-Breasted Merganser At Wiley Park On Cape Cod

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I’ve been looking for a good photograph of a Red-Breasted Merganser all winter here on Cape Cod. And then yesterday when I was hiking at Wiley Park I saw something swimming in the kettle pond near the shore. I quickly got my camera out and got ready. I quietly walked down the little trail to the shore and stood behind a tree. As soon as I saw him get closer, I clicked away. And, as soon as he heard the click, he flew away!

But I think I got a pretty good photograph. What do you think?

Phil and I always said that this diving duck was having a “bad hair day!” Cute little guy, don’t you think?

Cape Cod Beaches, Cape Cod Birding, Cape Cod Blog, Cape Cod National Seashore, Cape Cod Photography

A Fresh Mussel Feast For this Hungry Seagull On The National Seashore On Cape Cod

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I saw this seagull hovering above the rocks on the National Seashore on Cape Cod as it let the bundle of mussels fall and crack open. How ingenious!

Of course, another Seagull was waiting nearby to share in the delicacy. But no, this one was not to be shared! Ha!