Originally Posted by
Pelagic263 
The birds are starting to migrate on the river so I went for a look. Not much. Bufflehead, Ring-necked Duck, Horned Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant. The usual suspects, but birdnames are always fun. How do they come up with them? That Ring-necked Duck DOES NOT have any kind of ring on its neck!
Actually......the ring is very subtle but it’s there. A cinnamon color that I need a spotting scope to see. Not sure why someone decided on that feature to name this guy.... the bill is much more distinct.
I bet it’s beautiful up there now. Migration is in full swing down here in San Diego now too, but where you are is oh so much more vibrant!
When we’re bored down here we try and tell the difference between gulls...lol!