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Bailey Fletcher's avatar

Thank you for the facts with the photo stories alongside. I had to look up where the Neversink River is (great name btw). That's high up there! I'm a bit lower in the east coast myself.

I really hope this series continues. I love to learn about all kinds of birds. I actually just learned the term "precocial" this week because I was looking up baby gallinule chicks, trying to gauge the age of the ones I saw. They were such cuuuute little balls of fluff! 💖

Silas Wareham's avatar

Thank you so much for reading. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Nature is endlessly fascinating and I just love to experience it and learn more!

Bailey Fletcher's avatar

Same!

Alice Wareham's avatar

Amazing facts, amazing pics!

Silas Wareham's avatar

I'm happy to share this with others!

Matt's avatar

Fantastic post, nice work Silas.

Silas Wareham's avatar

Thanks a lot, Matt!

Julia's avatar

Beautiful photos Silas and what interesting birds.

Silas Wareham's avatar

Thank you, Julia. I've only ever seen the juveniles a few times, but this was really special to see up close, and in such a beautiful location.

Laura B.'s avatar

Cuteness overload! I have never seen a common merganser, but have seen their cousins the hooded merganser. It's interesting to note the similarities between the females in these species.

Silas Wareham's avatar

I agree! Those little mergansers are super cute. Thank you for reading and responding!

Kirk Wareham's avatar

Great photos! Cute little ones, looking very capable in the water.

Karen Bickers's avatar

What a beautiful picture! Not only beauty but peace. So lovely. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

Silas Wareham's avatar

Karen, I appreciate you reading. Yes, nature brings peace, which is a big reason I get out there.