100 Days until the US Open at Chambers Bay

I have been walking Chambers Creek Properties for years. I have been carrying a camera since 2009. With the US Open coming to the Chambers Bay Golf Course, which is part of the property, I have decided to share a picture each day for the 365 days leading up to the tournament. The US Open is scheduled to begin on June 18, 2015. As of today, we are 100 days away. For a more complete collection of my local photos, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/maritimeorca/tags/chamberscreekproperties/

Today's Picture:

Taken on March 10, 2013

This is a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes (Bucephala islandica) on Chambers Creek. The male is in back with the female in front. You can easily tell the species of male by the crescent shaped patch near the eye. The female is a little tougher. I believe I have already talked about the shape difference between them and our Common Goldeneyes. Rather than repeat myself, let me point out that proximity to the male can really help figure out which species she belongs to.

What? You wanted more for us being down to 100 days? Fine. Here's a link to a puzzle that I made after Chambers Bay hosted the 2010 US Amateur: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=2E6EFB80915ED5BD!3442&authkey=!AO4UXG_fktTAAos&ithint=file%2cpdf