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A pair of Mallards making the most of their little unfrozen part in the pond!
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My 2nd lifer, a Red-shouldered Hawk - poor, poor photo!
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A Merlin quietly flew in and threatened the serenity of the marsh as evening was settling-in. It's another poor photo, but reader, Dave, was able to ID him as a male.
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Red-winged Blackbirds settle-in for the night