Matthews Beach is one of the best spots in Seattle to observe American wigeons. They hang out here in large flocks this time of year, grazing on the lawn and dabbling for water plants. On this trip I even saw a male Eurasian wigeon mixed in, but didn’t get a clear photo of him. (The Eurasians are uncommon visitors all the way from Siberia.)
I was at Matthews Beach for a little while yesterday and when I sat down at a picnic table I was beset by the squirrel brigade. I’d like to think they knew I was a friend and were happy to see me, but I suspect they were just looking for a handout.
Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge this week didn’t have a topic or theme. Rather, it was an assignment to venture forth and take a new photograph.
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