Cedar Waxwing at Wooton’s Landing

From reports I’m hearing, migration is well underway, so I decided to look for migrants this morning. I started at Sands Road, which was pretty dead, then went to Wooton, which was better, but not really hot.

Tree Swallows and Ospreys were very active, but no significant amount of other visitors appeared.

I found a couple of migrants at Truxtun Park in a brief afternoon trip.

Musk Turtle 1

This small Musk Turtle was making his way across the path at Wooton.

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher 200

This is my first Blue Gray Gnatcatcher of the season.

Tree Swallow 100

Tree Swallow 101

It’s tough to get flight shots of Tree Swallows, who fly erratically as they chase insects.

Mallard 145

Mallard 144

Many ducks, like these Mallards, fly over Wooton.

Red Tailed Hawk 106

I was lucky to get a look at this Red Tailed Hawk, who flew by quickly.

Great Blue Heron

I saw 10 or more Great Blue Herons fly over, so there must be a heronry nearby.

Cardinal 177

This Cardinal and her mate were foraging on the path from the parking lot.

Ruby Crowned Kinglet 200

This Ruby Crowned Kinglet was feeding at Truxtun Park.

Song Sparrow 132

I found this Song Sparrow at Sands Road.

Cedar Waxwing 202

Cedar Waxwing 201

Cedar Waxwing 200

I ran across a small flock of these colorful Cedar Waxwings.