We arrived at San Francisco airport in the afternoon having flown directly from London. We picked up a rental car and drove a few miles to our hotel. I knew that it was situated near San Francisco Bay but was delighted to find that the Bay itself was a few yards from the back door of the hotel.
Country: USA
Location: San Francisco Bay
Family: Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Species: Canvasback (Aythya valisineria)
Date taken: 06/03/2012