March and early April have brought three new bird species for me, along with some very notable uncommon visitors. New species: Cackling Goose, Eared Grebe, Red Crossbill. Visitors: Western Kingbird, Cinnamon Teal, Hooded Merganser, Greater Yellowlegs, White-faced Ibis.
16 MarchCackling Goose (in foreground). The Cackling Goose looks nearly identical to its much larger cousin the Canada Goose (in background) but has a smaller, triangular bill and shorter neck and is about one-third as large overall.31 MarchGreater YellowlegsForeground: Bufflehead; male (right), female (left) Background: Cinnamon Teal; male (right), female (left)Hooded Merganser male, foregroundHooded Merganser female, foreground. Bufflehead male, background.04 AprilWhite-faced IbisWestern Kingbird10 AprilEared Grebe12 AprilRed Crossbill
