Harlequin Duck visits Point Edward!

A female Harlequin Duck visited the Canadian side of the St. Clair River for a fishing and resting stop today. Harlequins occasionally visit the river, but they are often on the American side, making them difficult to see without a scope.

She had a favourite resting spot after dining on fish. Harlequin Ducks are considered to be "Sea Ducks", occasionally visiting the Great Lakes during the non-breeding months.

The fishing boats in Lake Huron were probably a factor in the Harlequin and other ducks staying close to shore!

Prior to hearing about the Harlequin, I was photographing a group of 

Red-breasted Mergansers who were hanging out at Canatara Beach.

The Merganser on the left certainly had a lot to say!

They spent some time diving in the shallow water for fish. This bird didn't have a good grip on the fish and had to swallow quickly as several gulls were in the area hoping to snatch a meal.

Earlier this week, a Mallard Hen stretched in front of me, exposing the beautiful blue speculum on her wing.