In times of need, varied species of birds tend to tolerate each other in close proximity, that wouldn't ordinarily be the case.
I took these images of a small circular patch of open water on the second largest lake in the parkland. You can see that there are a variety of birds there and in fact shortly before I got to a position to take these, there were about 40 Greylag and Canada geese on the same patch.
On one of the other and smaller lakes (which was completely frozen) this pair of Mute Swans doggedly stayed on their chosen small lake where they have been for several years and wasn't giving it up for nobody
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Similar scenes all around the country I guess Roy. Tolerance by circumstances plus safety in numbers.
Hey Roy...very nice picture of the "peace on water" convention!
I know yesterday I said I was more of an inland bird person, but I do love those Swans and, Mallards are a favorite of mine : }
I glad I don't have to sit on a frozen lake, but those fellows probably wouldn't like my warm wood stove either! ; }
I'm just getting caught up after a busy few days. It looks like there is still a great deal of prime birding in your area.
They're certainly having a tough time at the moment Roy.
Yes thats about right Frank.
Thanks GG, yes you can certainly rely on finding a Mallard if nothing else. I'm trying to imagine you sat on a frozen lake.{:)
Hopefully Steve its going to improve now that the snow has disappeared, although there is some threat of some more soon.{:(
Certainly are Keith.
I love the photo with the two mallards talking about having to share the space!! hahahaha! hope it warms up Roy!
Yes Evie, they were complaining a lot about it.{:)
wow..what a great variety in that patch of water! That's a great photo.
Thanks Mary.
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