Little Scaup getting better

This Scaup came in last week. He was very sick. but thanks to a dedicated vet who gave him intensive care at home, he will survive. Each morning we fill a container with tepid water to get him to bathe and subsequently start preening. While he preens he is waterproofing his feathers... Such a joy to watch him in the water- he loves it. He is well on the road to release.....