Living beside the ocean comes with its perks, bird-wise. I get to see different aquatic species that stop by for some refreshments and amenities in the Pacific ocean during their annual migrations north to south and back.
For this edition (224) of #SMaP photo contest, the theme is birds and water. I got plenty of those, so I chose a few that I think fit the bill. 😊
The chosen one is at the last one.
Notice the pointy back of the head on the male. This is a feature of the species.
I may have seen these birds before, but it isn't until recently that I properly IDed it as grebes. They're either Clark's or Western grebes, two species that are difficult to distinguish. There is a male and a female. The male has a noticeable crest at the back of the head, which it raises when excited.
Some ducks are residents all year round, and you can often find them in ponds and lakes. They also like to take a bath in the ocean now and then. This is a group of mallards out for a lazy day in the calm water.
Why do I get the feeling I was being judged by this sassy duck?A pair of Barrow's Goldeneye are out on a date at the beach in the next shot. The ocean was choppy that day though, so it must've been a stormy affair.
The ocean is not all about pirates, krakens, and bewitching sirens. Sometimes, the ocean is just a nice place to hang out with your fam and watch the sunset.
I don't have the name of the species for the following bird. I remember that I did identify it at some point, but I lost my notes. I believe it's a cinnamon teal, a rare species around these parts. Although, I'm scant on details, I chose this particular watery shot for the contest because of its visual appeal. I liked the way the rocks, splashing waves, shimmering reflections, and duck came together in dynamic harmony.
Chosen photograph for the #SMaP contest
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