Connecticut River and Mink Brook 7/14-16

On our paddles to Mink Brook this week we have seen a variety of wildlife: mostly ducks, but also other birds, small animals and flowers.

Young duck (merganser?). He's a loner, neither sibs nor parent around. We have seen him 3 times now.
Young duck (merganser?). He’s a loner, neither sibs nor parent around. We have seen him 3 times now.
Black (?) ducks on Mink Brook
Black (?) ducks on Mink Brook
Black (?) ducks on Mink Brook
Black (?) ducks on Mink Brook
Mrs Wood Duck and duckling
Mrs Wood Duck and duckling
Duck
Duck
Red winged blackbird
Red winged blackbird
Goldfinch
Goldfinch
Chipmunk
Chipmunk
black eyed susans (and daisies)
black eyed susans (and daisies)
St. John's wort
St. John’s wort