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Norwich Harbor offers glimpses of varied wildlife

January 27, 2022 11:00 pm • Last Updated: January 28, 2022 8:28 pm

By Sean D. Elliot
Director of Photography

s.elliot@theday.com

A female common merganser struggles with a fish caught Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in Norwich Harbor. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Norwich — The city's harbor was lively with natural visitors Friday, including shorebirds and even a seal.

A female common merganser struggles with a fish caught Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in the waters of Norwich Harbor. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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A male common merganser paddles along in search of his next meal Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in the waters of Norwich Harbor. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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A harbor seal searches for its next meal Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in the waters of Norwich Harbor. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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