Saturday, February 26, 2011

Santee Lakes

While at Pico Pico when the rain stopped we packed a picnic and drove over Santee to the man made lakes they have. It was a gorgeous day with the sun shinning.

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There were many different kinds of birds which we enjoyed watching. There were a number of Wood Ducks.

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They almost don’t look real the males are so colorful.

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This is the female, pretty drab in comparison.

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This duck is the Ring-necked Duck notice the ring is around his bill. You can’t the ring around his neck.

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This strange bird with the big feet is the American Coot.

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We had a great lunch and before we knew it it was time to head home.

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