Harlequin Duck in Northampton County ~ January 1, 2011

In order to get the New Year off to a great start, I went back to see if the Harlequin Duck was still present. After not seeing it at the spot next to the recreation fields, I walked down the Martins Creek Environmental Preserve's 'Blue Trail' and found it with four Buffleheads. A couple hours later in the failing afternoon light, I got to see it hop up on a rock and preen a little before dropping back down into the river.

Harlequin Duck on the Delaware River at the Martins Creek Environmental Preserve, Northampton County.

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