Mergansers!

Although every spring we witness the migration of many species of ducks on their journey north, this year we have seen many more Red-breasted Mergansers on the lake than in the past decade. And they seem to be sticking around. When I asked several bird-watchers why this might be happening, one suggested that "they like it here," and the other said the lake must be providing ample food resources--small fish and crayfish. But he thought that the ducks would probably move on in a few weeks to reach their nesting grounds farther north, perhaps Canada.  According to online information, they breed and nest later than other ducks...May and June. If you're interested in reading more about these ducks, check out this link. And enjoy watching them until May.