Red Breasted Merganser at Terrapin Nature Park

I’ve been leaving the house way too early recently, and arriving in conditions too dark for photography. Today I did some chores first, then set out for Terrapin Nature Park around 9:30. It was a gray, windy day, but warm enough and promising. I found my first Merganser and a few Ruddy Ducks, which seems promising for later this month.

Common Merganser

Common Merganser

This Red Breasted Merganser was rafting with a small flock of Ruddy Ducks, one of whom is to the left in this photo.

Ruby Crowned Kinglet

Ruby Crowned Kinglet

Ruby Crowned Kinglets remain plentiful.

Yellow Rumped Warbler

I’m seeing Yellow Rumped Warblers everywhere I go. There must be many thousands of these birds.

Deer

I’ve only seen a few bucks, so this one was a nice surprise.

Ruddy Duck

Ruddy Duck

There was a raft of 10-12 Ruddy Ducks, all snoozing.

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

This Cedar Waxwing, who was part of a large flock, has found himself a nice meal.