Back home after another trip to the south with waterfowl at various locations and eggs in duck boxes today

Pied billed Grebe, Lake Wallace, Belchertown, MA, Mar 25, 2022

Red necked Grebes, Winsor Dam, Quabbin Park, MA, Mar 25, 2022

Winsor Dam, Quabbin Park, MA, Mar 25, 2022

Finally back home after a trip to Colombia and then to Florida (much more on those trips in upcoming posts).  After getting home late yesterday due to delays I was out the door before dawn to hit a few nearby spots including Lake Wallace and Quabbin Park.  Lake Wallace had a scattering of waterfowl including a couple Blue winged Teal and a couple Pied billed Grebes plus a few Tree Swallows.  Winsor Dam produced two each of Red necked Grebes and Horned Grebes and a flyover Red Crossbill.  I tried to relocate the crossbill in Quabbin Park itself but had no luck.  Although a little cool in the morning it eventually warmed to around 60. 

Eggs in duck box #3, Home, Belchertown, MA, Mar 25, 2022

Eggs in duck box #2, Home, Belchertown, MA, Mar 25, 2022

Wilson helping check the duck boxes, Home, Belchertown, MA, Mar 25, 2022

I also finally got to check the duck boxes at home and found eggs in box #2 and #3 and evidence that a bird had visited box #1.  No idea what species yet but if past history is any indication then Hooded Mergansers are a good bet.