Curious

[AK_Skeeter]

I hike a local National Wildlife Refuge, starting before dawn.
On the way back I pick up litter, which helps stretch this 67 year old body, and maintains a trash free refuge.

This Drake Canvasback saw my white trash bag and was curious.
Before sunrise, so not enough light for a good photos.

 

[Tenstrike]

Good on you, get after it. I walk the trails in the spring just about daily, pick up shotgun shells and trash from last seasons bird hunting and snowmobiling. The grouse have been drumming like crazy the last two weeks. Keep up the hiking it will keep you young.

 

[AK_Skeeter]

Good on you, get after it. I walk the trails in the spring just about daily, pick up shotgun shells and trash from last seasons bird hunting and snowmobiling. The grouse have been drumming like crazy the last two weeks. Keep up the hiking it will keep you young.

I did see something I have not seen in 40 years on my hike this morning. Common for you in MN, but very rare in Alaska and uncommon here in Montana. (Spent 30+ years in interior AK, moved to MT 3 years ago)

 

[AK_Skeeter]

I decided to sit for a while at sunset and this drake showed up.

 

[AK_Skeeter]

Drake Cinnamon Teal. Difficult to photograph as he was walking among willows and cattails.

 

[AK_Skeeter]

Teal from western Montana