Northern Pintail at Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center.

After another slightly boring sunrise, I headed to the Eastern Shore, where the reports say many ducks have gathered.

Terrapin was pretty boring except for a very early Catbird, and Kent Narrows continues to be surprisingly boring.

CBEC was another story, with thousands of ducks and Swans, although most were too distant for good photos. Still, a very good sign.

Sandy Point 195

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

Tundra Swan 2016-16

These Tundra Swans flew in to join the large flock at CBEC.

Red Winged Blackbird 2016-2

This Red Winged Blackbird was singing in the marsh grass at Terrapin.

Mallard 2016-13

Mallard 2016-11

Mallard 2016-12

Terrapin is always good for a few Mallards.

Catbird 2016-1

This Gray Catbird is about a month early.

Northern Pintail 2016-5

Northern Pintail 2016-4

Northern Pintails have been at CBEC for a month or more.