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Friday, February 21, 2020

Bosque del Apache - February 2020 - Part 5

The owner of the RV park feeds corn to the cranes.  This feral Pot-bellied Pig had discovered the free meals.



I was watching this crane move its neck around into the most amazing contortions while it was preening.



The flock of Wigeons taking flight



This huge flock of Snow Geese descended to feed at a nearby farm field.



After feeding during the morning, the geese would often return to the roost pond for a midday rest before heading back out for the late afternoon and early evening.




American Wigeon Male



American Wigeon Female



There was often one or more turtles hauled out on this log in one of the refuge canals.




One of many Red-tailed Hawks seen in the refuge



This Northern Shoveler must have felt like it was in a maze amid all the resting geese.



We were happy to see that this Tundra Swan was still hanging around the refuge.


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