Mallard's nest

Straight from the camera. I went on a bird walk today with a Portland Metro naturalist and we inadvertently flushed a female mallard from her nest. The nest was visible from the trail and since all I had was my point and shoot I leaned over and snapped this quick shot before we moved along.

We saw quite a few species, but nothing too unexpected. I saw a rufous hummingbird and it is the first time I have seen a male so decked out in his spring finery.

We got rained on just a bit, but it was decent for most of the morning.

Now it is time for laundry and a little reading.

Happy blipping!