Meanwhile, back at the lagoon... I photographed this Eurasian Wigeon in some beautiful light. I am always cautious about labels when it comes to wigeons, as the Eurasian can interbreed with the native American wigeon, and apparently the offspring are fertile. But this adult male shows all characteristics of the Eurasian clearly.
On the south coast of Vancouver Island, winter is the best season for ducks, shorebirds, and many others. In early spring, the northern breeders start heading up the coast.
A few more to come from this location, then on to another of my favourite west coast haunts...
Photographed at Esquimalt Lagoon, Colwood, Vancouver Island, BC (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2008 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
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