Thursday, March 31, 2011

Buffle Couple

In my travels for work, I am blessed to have the opportunity to visit Oregon Central and southern coast.  My territory takes me weekly through the Lane, Douglas and Coos County's coastal areas which contain some of the finest birding opportunities anywhere in the state.  Coos Counties "Winter Lake" surrounding Coquille Oregon is the winter home to large numbers of waterfowl, Bald Eagles, Red Shouldered Hawks and many species of avian eye candy. 

Today I was visiting customers in North Bends "East Bay" area where there are a number of sloughs and creeks.  After finishing up there, I noticed two Bufflehead's swimming in circles and head bobbing in a cute little courtship display.  As soon as I reached for the Camera off they went, obviously a little shy!  These are the only shots I was able to get.