Pretty birds, Discovery Park

Mr. and Mrs. Barrow's goldeneye, gleaming in the sun.

And my geek-a-licious bird du jour, a Lincoln's sparrow in the south meadow. Such a pretty little birdie. The dapper coloring, the crisp black streaks on the belly. Really I'm quite silly about it.

There was also a fox sparrow, but this is the best picture I got, so you'll have to take my word for it.

Barrows goldeneye, Discovery Park

When Barrow's goldeneye touch down in our waters, they come ready to fatten up and mate. In their mating colors, the males are one of the loveliest of our winter ducks. Top ten for sure, anyway.


Here's the female.


And a splendid male.