Birds, Sepulveda basin

[Newtricks]

Went to Balbo Lake Park this morning, here are a few of the photo's. I believe 3 & 4 are mud hens, no idea what the first three are.

 

[DarkShadow]

#1 does it for me with that nice clear refection.

 

[SCraig]

First one is a goose of some species, not sure what. Second is a Pied Billed Grebe. Third is a Domestic Muscovy. Fourth and Fifth are American Coots, also known as Mud Hens.

 

[MSnowy]

Nice set.

 

[Newtricks]

Thanks Scott.

 

[sm4him]

First one is a goose of some species, not sure what. Second is a Pied Billed Grebe. Third is a Domestic Muscovy. Fourth and Fifth are American Coots, also known as Mud Hens.

^Right on all counts, and I *think* the first one is either a Snow Goose or a Ross's Goose. Leaning towards Ross's, because it doesn't look big enough for a Snow Goose.

 

[Newtricks]

Absolutely right, Ross's Goose, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology thanks. And that goose wasn't shy, walked out of the water and straight towards me.

Be well,

Anthony

 

[Newtricks]

A few more from this morning,