Barn Swallow at Schoolhouse Pond.

I went for the change-up today, and went to Schoolhouse Pond in Upper Marlboro, followed by a stop at Governor Bridge. It wasn’t a barn burner, but I found a few good birds.

I spent some time looking for insects, also, and it was good to see they are coming out.

Schoolhouse Pond.

Schoolhouse Pond.

Baltimore Oriole 2016-17

I couldn’t get any closer to this Baltimore Oriole.

Field Sparrow 2016-4

I don’t often see Field Sparrows at Governor Bridge.

Eastern Towhee 2016-7

This female Eastern Towhee greeted me at Governor Bridge.

Indigo Bunting 2016-9

I was glad see this Indigo Bunting.

Eastern Phoebe 2016-2

I’m not seeing as many Eastern Phoebes as in previous years.

House Sparrow 2016-1

This House Sparrow has found a dragonfly.

Barn Swallow 2016-14

Barn Swallow 2016-13 Barn Swallow 2016-12

Barn Swallow 2016-10

This Barn Swallow is gathering mud and grass for his nest.

Snail 18

This Snail was on a milkweed plant.

Fritillary 1 Ant 40 Insect 762 Bald Faced Hornet 7 Leatherwing 6 Milkweed Beetle 5 Ebony Jewelwing 4

Fritillary 2

This butterfly is a Fritillary.

Flower 69

Flower 68

Today’s flowers.