Wood Duck at Quiet Waters

I started out at Possum Point this morning, but the sunrise was just so-so. There were plenty of birds, though, including my first Ospreys of the year. Hundreds of Canada Geese were flying North.

I stopped at Beach Road nest, and was surprised to find 14 Horned Grebes, a record for me. This area has been opened up, and looks like it will have future possibilities.

Quiet Waters was better than usual, with a few more ducks, including several Wood Ducks. A good day.

Possum Point 123

Sunrise at Possum Point.

Bufflehead 2016-11

These Buffleheads were also at Quiet Waters.

Double Crested Cormorant 2016-7

This Double Crested Cormorant was sunning himself at Quiet Waters.

Mallard 2016-24

These Mallards were in the marina.

Canada Goose 2016-4

I probably saw 500 Canada Geese flying North this morning.

Red Shouldered Hawk 2016-2

This Red Shouldered Hawk is nesting at Quiet Waters. I’ll try to keep an eye on it.

Osprey 2016-1

Osprey 2016-2

First Ospreys of the year. There will be many more soon.

Horned Grebe 2016-4

Horned Grebe 2016-5

14 Horned Grebes were foraging along the shore.

Wood Duck 2016-3 Wood Duck 2016-2

Wood Duck 2016-4

Quiet Waters has always been a good spot for Wood Ducks.