Hawks and Herons

It was a chilly morning, so I delayed my departure in hopes of warmth and better light. In truth, I wasn’t sure where to go, so I headed out to Truxtun Park. I found a few song birds, and I saw an eagle fly overhead, but not much was happening, so I headed to Hillsmere Elementary School, where there’s an open field and I’ve seen a few hawks in the past. I saw four hawks in quick order, then headed back to Truxtun for a second look, and a Great Blue Heron posed for me.

Cooper's Hawk

Cooper's Hawk

I missed the first hawk I saw because I moved too slowly, so I appreciated this Cooper’s Hawk.

White Throated Sparrow

White Throated Sparrow

Only a few weeks ago you couldn’t find a White Throated Sparrow, and now they’re ubiquitous.

Eastern Bluebird

Eastern Bluebirds have been plentiful this year.

Bald Eagle

This appears to be an immature Bald Eagle.

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

This Great Blue Heron continued fishing despite the nearness of the photographer and the traffic on the foot bridge.