October 5th 2006. Plum Island, MA. Eurasian Wigeon Anas penelope. Male. Excellent looks at the eclipse drake Eurasian Wigeon which had been present for some days on the salt pannes at Plum Island. Apparently still being seen up to October 10th. Images taken using Canon Powershot A540 through Swarovski HD Telescope. |
 Drake Eurasian Wigeon (right) with two American Wigeons.  Drake Eurasian Wigeon (center) with Amercian Black Ducks and American Wigeons.    |