I had a 9:30 appointment this morning, but I figured that would give me enough time to get to the grocery store and check out Thomas Point, and I did so.
It was a gorgeous morning, with temps in the high 40s, minimal breeze and a mostly clear sky.
I saw Common Loons, Common Goldeneyes and Tundra Swans, as well as the usual Buffleheads and Scaup.
I met fellow birder Paul, who was calibrating his ‘scope, and we chatted for a while before I took a quick trip to Quiet Waters, which was a total waste.

This was the scene when I arrived.

Common Goldeneye, silhouetted against the sunlit bay.

Low-light captures of birds in flight, like this Bufflehead, are tricky, but I’ll keep working on it.

There was a flock of Tundra Swans in the area, and three of them flew over the point.

The “Golden Eye” is clearly visible here.

This boat is heading into the bay from the Thomas Point Coast Guard Station.

These Common Loons stayed around for about an hour.

A little artistic license was taken.