Birds

Bald Eagle | Haines, Alaska | June, 2011

Bald Eagle | Haines, Alaska | June, 2011

MC48-0004

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Lesser Prairie-Chicken – Male | Roswell, New Mexico | April, 2011

Lesser Prairie-Chicken –  Male | Roswell, New Mexico | April, 2011

This male Prairie-Chicken is displaying on a lek, or strutting ground, that is used by all the grouse in the area. These birds fly onto these leks in complete darkness,arriving at least 1/2 hour before any hint of sunrise. The dominant males on each lek will mate with the majority of the females. |MC35-0038

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Western Grebe | Bosque del Apache | August, 2009

Western Grebe | Bosque del Apache | August, 2009

MC11-0101

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American Avocet | Bear River Bird Refuge, Utah | September, 2010

American Avocet | Bear River Bird Refuge, Utah | September, 2010

MC27-0099

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Long-tailed Duck – Male | Dawson City, Yukon Territory | June, 2011

Long-tailed Duck – Male | Dawson City, Yukon Territory | June, 2011

These birds were formerly called Oldsquaw Ducks which was a reference to their very noisy and talkative behavior. This name was changed for reasons of “political correctness”. |MC46-0036

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