Northern Shoveler - Sakatagaike Park, JP

Narita Japan is very similar to Vancouver Canada and this bird is a staple in both locations. The widened bill is specialized for skimming the surface of the water for the small organisms and seeds that are floating on the surface. They always have reminded me of Whirligig beetles swirling around in circles together. Sometimes this looks like they are following each other like they are connected with a string.