The weather looked much more congenial than yesterday, so I went to Quiet Waters Park, just a few minutes from home. I’m hoping to find more exotic ducks, or perhaps some interesting stray birds. After hanging out with some Ruddy Ducks, Buffleheads and Mallards, I headed for Sandy Point State Park. As I crossed the Naval Academy bridge, I saw a Bald Eagle fishing in the Severn, so I stopped at Jonas Green Park to see if I could get a picture. He didn’t re-appear, but a Song Sparrow posed for me.
I then continued to Sandy Point, where there were a lot of ducks in the water off shore, and a cold wind that made me wonder what the Hell I was doing out there. I got a few decent shots, and headed home to warm up.

This White Breasted Nuthatch was checking me out.

I’m not sure what these Buffleheads were up to.

This attractive Song Sparrow was hanging out in the grass near shore.

Mockingbirds always seem a little angry to me.

I believe this is a male Lesser Scaup.

This flock of Buffleheads took off as I approached.

When I left the beach, I took the path through the woods (Blue Crab Trail) to avoid the cold wind, and found this cooperative Red Bellied Woodpecker.

There’s no shortage of Ruddy Ducks at Quiet Waters. I’d guess there’s close to one hundred in this picture.