July 12, 2012

I went back to Calvert Cliffs State Park and met Graeme around 9:00 AM. The weather was nearly perfect;slightly overcast in the low 80s, and warmed up as we progressed. The plan was to walk the Orange trail, but we missed a turn somewhere walked a couple of service roads that led us back to the Red trail. It was just as well, as birding was slow, but not completely unproductive. I missed a good shot of a Common Yellowthroat, and several small birds that wouldn’t stay still long enough.

Calvert Cliffs State Park

A view of the beach, taken with my Android.

Graeme at Calvert

Graeme fiddles with his camera.

Hugh at Calvert

Me, on the beach.

Turtle

This turtle was sunning himself in the marsh.

Dragonfly

A better shot of one of the many dragonflies that hang around the park.

Horses

These ladies were enjoying a leisurely horseback ride through the park.

Willow Flycatcher

I’m calling this a Willow Flycatcher, but I could be wrong as there are many similar flycatchers.

Summer Tanager

This is the best shot of several, but it’s my first Summer Tanager, so it will have to do.