Woodpecker and Waterfowl in Annapolis, MD

A typical gray, dreary Winter day, but I was still jazzed after yesterday’s excellent outing, so I headed off to Thomas Point early. It was very slow, with nothing exciting in the water, so I headed home to do other things for a while.
After a good nap, I headed back out, with a bit more success. I’d swear the exact same birds were still in the eact same place at Thomas Point, but Quiet Waters was much more productive, with Mergansers and a nice Pileated Woodpecker.

Surf Scoter

Surf Scoter

This Surf Scoter was kind of distant, but he’s a great bird I haven’t seen often.

Common Goldeneye

Common Goldeneye

The Common Goldeneye is a handsome bird.

Long Tailed Duck

Long Tailed Duck

Long Tailed Ducks continue to be regular visitors.

Canvasback

Canvasback

Canvasbacks are still present in large flocks.

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

This Red Breasted Merganser seemed to be by herself.

Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker

I heard this Pileated Woodpecker from a long way off, and it took a while to find him.

Hooded Merganser

The drake flew off and left this Hooded Merganser hen.