Cedar Waxwings, Golden-crowned Sparrows and Trumpeter Swans
Salish Sea
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Buttertubs Marsh - Robin Anting
This male American Robin was standing on an ant nest busily putting ants on his plumage.
Many passerines treat their plumage with the body fluid from ants (formic acid ) which aids feather maintenance.
A female Belted Kingfisher rests on a branch over the water waiting for the next meal.
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