There are several pretty little creeks at the head of Newcombe Harbour. 

 

 

 

That’s where I finally found mergansers, more than I’ve found anywhere else this summer.  They were very wary, so I didn’t dare get too close.

 

 

 

 

And, I came across this spotted sandpiper.  I couldn’t find him in my Audubon Society Field Guide, so he shall remain nameless.

 

 

 

This Steller’s jay was hopping along the shore, looking for goodies.

 

These eagles were hoping to spot a salmon, but I’m afraid they’re going to have a long wait, as salmon are pretty scarce this year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As I was scanning the distant shoreline, I spotted what I thought was a big log with stubby branches.  To my surprise, when I zoomed in, I found some honkers playing peek-a-boo.