Red-breasted Merganser

Cornell’s All About Birds

Triadelphia Reservoir April 3, 2012 Photo by David Cummings

Triadelphia Reservoir April 1, 2012 Photo by Howard Patterson

Wilde Lake
March 10, 2012
Photo by Scot Berglund

Wilde Lake
March 10, 2012
Photo by Richard Orr

Lake Kittamaqundi
March 11, 2018
Photo by Clayton Koonce

Lake Kittamaqundi
March 15, 2018
Photo by Clayton Koonce

Cavey Lane April 2, 2022 Russ Ruffing

While not necessary for common species, it is good to get into the habit of including photographs and recordings/spectrographs so that you do it for uncommon species that require more documentation.