Yet another day when work took precedence over birding, but I managed a couple of hours at Thomas Point and Quiet Waters.
It was quite cold, but relatively clear with a slight wind, but the birds just weren’t around in any numbers, and very little variety. I was surprised at the relative scarcity of birds at Thomas Point, except for the continuing large flock of Canvasbacks. I missed a very nice Bald Eagle because I wasn’t paying enough attention to the trees over head.
Quiet Waters wasn’t much more productive, but a Kingfisher provided some good images.

Canvasbacks often assume this posture, and I don’t know what it’s about.

I often see Great Blue Herons in the quiet coves.

As is usual with the Belted Kingfisher, I heard this bird long before I saw him.
I watched him for 15 minutes or so as he flew back and forth in the cove.

The Lesser Scaup continues to pose readily.

3-4 Common Goldeneyes were fishing right off the point.

Long Tailed Ducks are still present in small numbers.

Mallards are a striking sight in flight.