Great Egret at Blackwater NWR.

We had a fairly sunny day with moderate wind, so I took the season’s last trip to Blackwater. It gets too buggy in the warm weather.

It wasn’t a bad day, but many of the water birds have moved on, and a few have moved in, including Egrets and Sandpipers.

At least four ospreys were active, and the Pelicans are still hanging out.

Northern Shoveler 2017-29

There are still many Northern Shovelers.

Gadwall 2017-7

A lone Gadwall was in the tidal pool.

Osprey 2017-3

Osprey 2017-5

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Osprey 2017-4

This Osprey is working on his nest.

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Bald Eagle 2017-83

Bald Eagles were very active and nest building as well.

Greater Yellowlegs 2017-6

Greater Yellowlegs 2017-5

Greater Yellowlegs 2017-4

I saw at least 4 Greater Yellowlegs.

Turtle 70

I found this turtle crossing the road as I was leaving.