There is a wetlands about a 5 minute walk from my place. Here are some of the species that I managed to captured the other evening. Let's see if I butcher the names

Click on image (twice) for larger view

There are no rats in Alberta (other than the ones in the government ) but this guy is aptly named as he does indeed look like a rat the Muskrat





Teal Ducks - they are the second most popular duck next to the mallard - a little smaller in size and some different colors. Usually the last to arrive and the first to leave.





I have already shown a few shots of the Pelicans but really can there ever be enough Pelican shots ? (damn your Charlie that song !!!! )



The most common resident the Canadian Goose here until the weather turns (we could learn something from these guys)





And the next generation



Finally a Grackle caught in a tree



There are other species as well , coots, cormorants, grebe's , red winged black birds, gulls , woodpeckers, and I am sure more I have just not seen or captured yet.

[Bob Harris]

I don't think I have ever seen that much wildlife in one place, love the goose/reflection shot. Great thread, a pleasure to view the variety.

[charliezap]

Looks like you have your own private zoo there Dave.Nice captures.---charliezap

[slowpez]

The seventh one is a standout Dave. Picture perfect right down to the reflection in the water. Thanks for the trip to the wetlands. Lovely series.

[daacon]

I don't think I have ever seen that much wildlife in one place, love the goose/reflection shot. Great thread, a pleasure to view the variety.

Thanks Bob you should come to one our ball ganes talk about wildlife

Looks like you have your own private zoo there Dave.Nice captures.---charliezap

Thanks Charlie it's mostly a fowl zoo

The seventh one is a standout Dave. Picture perfect right down to the reflection in the water. Thanks for the trip to the wetlands. Lovely series.

Thanks Susan that one looks almost the same upside down as right side up.