Ending to a Good Day Birding...

There was a Kingfisher hanging out the far side of the lake, but what we could see was some Hooded Mergansers sleeping on some long fallen trees. I certainly wish I had a camera lens that could have captured photos. My 28mm to 300mm did not do justice in getting the shot. After it was pointed out by Virginia, Mike was able to get a shot though what looked like the possible skeletal remains of a dragonfly. There were quite a few painted turtles everywhere. I couldn’t resist and turned to monochrome and took some artistic shots. We hope you enjoy these.
Mike and I hated to part company for the rest of the Hyland Park visit but we had to head home and walk the puppy, once done we met up with everyone at Merlins Rest. It was great little Irish Pub, where many come and have a beer and talk. We walked in and noticed it was kind of quiet, well on one side of the bar, they were watching new episodes of Doctor Who. For those who are SciFi oops I mean SyFy geeks and yes they were the new episodes because it had the new Doctor. Anyways our group sat near another group that has there regular Birds and Beers gathering. The drinks and the food was good and the company always warm and welcomed. Too bad Sharon (Birdchick) wasn't able to show but she had prior engagement, but we did see Jeff (Ecobirder) stop in. We didn't really get to say hello, due to it was a real crowd inside and not many places to sit together. We will have to try again next time.

Till next time, I do apologize if we missed any info, it was a eventful day.

UPDATE: We had mis-named the Mergansers as Common but were thankfully informed by Hap in New Hope that they were really Hooded Mergansers. Thanks again Hap.