Hello Fellow Ohio Birders!



I just wanted to share a somewhat rare sighting in Lake Erie today and it
was my 1st.  While visiting the Marblehead Lighthouse in Ottawa County we
observed a pair of Harlequin ducks (Male and female) approximately 20 feet
from shore diving/foraging along the rocky shoreline in Lake Erie.  At first
glance we thought they were female Buffleheads, but we watched them for
several minutes and concluded they could only be Harlequins due to the
unique markings.  Though the male didn't seem as brilliant as I would
expect, but this may have been the lighting or perhaps an immature or not in
breeding best?  Enjoy!



Paul Wetzel

Bowling Green, Ohio


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