This morning it was crystal clear with a strong wind and bright sunshine off and on, and as it had snowed last night it was still cold. I got out for a mid-morning walk on the waterfront trail in Old Town Tacoma on Ruston Way. I just took my camera without binos to lighten the load and enjoyed a few photo opportunities in great light.
Male Barrow's goldeneye
Female Barrow's goldeneye. Note the nearly all orange bill and steep forehead to bill angle.
First winter Glaucous-winged gull
The same GWGU perched.
It's hard to find a park with a lawn without Canada geese.
An Audubon's race of Yellow-rumped warbler.