While walking down the dirt road along the back area I scared-up an American Bittern but just managed to grab this ID shot, November 15 2010.
Male American Kestrel keeping watch near Pond 1, November 12 2010.
American Pipit near Pond 1, November 12 2010.
And after all that it comes up...with an ant.
How it can maintain its balance in such a torrent I don't know.
It was fascinating to watch the Dipper braving freezing, rushing water in search of a meal. Here you can see the nictating membrane closing over the eye as the water rushes over the Dipper's head.
Male American Kestrel keeping watch near Pond 1, November 12 2010.
Male American Kestrel keeping watch near Pond 1, November 12 2010.
Male American Kestrel keeping watch near Pond 1, November 12 2010.
See photo in original gallery.