Red, Red Redbelly at Quiet Waters

I’d hate to be a weatherman around here. Predictions were all over the map, so I did some chores and helped out a friend with a computer project before heading to Quiet Waters and Truxtun Park to see what I could find.
There was plenty of Sun (and wind) for a while, and I got a few good images before the darkening skies convinced me to quit.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpecker

This Red Bellied Woodpecker seemed unusually colorful, with extensive red on his belly.

Great Blue Heron

This Great Blue Heron is often perched on this log in the corner of a cove in Quiet Waters.

Downy  Woodpecker

Downy  Woodpecker

This Downy Woodpecker flew to several trees before posing for me.

Cardinal

This Cardinal was singing loudly and at length.

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

Red Breasted Merganser

This the first time I’ve seen a female Red Breasted Merganser alone.

Yellow  Rumped Warbler

I haven’t seen a Yellow Rumped Warbler in a while.

Bluebird

Bluebird

Bluebird

The female Bluebird is somewhat less colorful than the male.

Cooper's Hawk

Cooper’s Hawks are reliable visitors to Truxtun Park.