Snow Goose at Blackwater NWR.

Since there’s not much to see locally, I made the trek to Blackwater this morning. It’s in Cambridge, which is about a 90 minute trip.

I’ve been there many times, and this may have been the least productive trip of all. There were no more ducks there than here, and that’s unusual at this time of year. I assume the warm weather has something to do with it.

I saw a number of eagles, but none were willing to pose. Lots of Mallards, Snow Geese, Canada Geese and a few distant American White Pelicans. A single Kestrel stayed around long enough for an image.

A somewhat disappointing trip, but better than I’ve been doing around here.

Blackwater NWR 1

Entrance to the visitor Center at Blackwater. My first visit here was over 40 years ago.

Blackwater NWR 2

The observation platform.

 

 

 

Canada Goose 2016-1

You’ll see Canada Geese anywhere you go on the Eastern Shore.

American White Pelican 2016-1

American White Pelicans rest in this exact spot every year.

American Wigeon 2016-2

American Wigeon 2016-1

A few American Wigeons were also at Oakley Street.

Canvasback 2016-2

A small flock of Canvasbacks was hanging out at Oakley Street.

American Kestrel 2016-1

American Kestrels are often found on roadside wires.

Great Blue Heron 2016-1

Several Great Blue Herons were fishing in the marsh.

Snow Goose 2016-5

Snow Goose 2016-3 Snow Goose 2016-2

Snow Goose 2016-4

Snow Goose 2016-1

Thousands of Snow Geese were resting in the marsh.