Guys, that isn't a mirage.
Guys, that isn't a mirage. , a photo by ricmcarthur on Flickr. You might want to move before the tide comes all the way in.
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Manta
Manta , a photo by ricmcarthur on Flickr. Not sure why it was so far up the beach but I assume it was after food. It staid for a moment then retreated with the waves. It isn't a manta ray, those are very large and this one was small. It was about 15 inches across and 30 inches long. If you know the proper name please let me know.
Northern pintail
Northern pintail , a photo by ricmcarthur on Flickr. This is one of the easier ducks to identify. It does have long thin pin feathers in breeding plumage. An easier id is the white line going up the side of the neck. Anas acuta
Ring-necked duck
Ring-necked duck , a photo by ricmcarthur on Flickr. I've not seen the ring aroung the neck. It does have a ring around its bill. So, why isn't it the ringed bill duck? Aythya collaris Peaked head, dark back, pale spur on sides behind neck, gray on the sides