Bufflehead
A visit to the Wye Delta (where the Yakima and Columbia Rivers meets) gave me an opportunity to survey some very different countryside...and see some very different birds from the ones I see daily at home. I was particularly enchanted with the song sparrow, which sang loudly and long, from a perch in which he was clearly visible.
On my way out, heading towards a couple of meetings, I saw the bufflehead. They're quite common in this area, but the brightness of the feathers this time of year, and the wonderful reflection on the river captured my attention. And it's hard to beat that stark black and white contrast in the sunshine...especially when there is a small patch of color thrown in for good measure. He looks dressed up and ready for the prom!
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