With good weather promised, I made the trek to Bombay Hook to see if I could get a better variety of birds. I got lucky-many Sandpipers and wading birds have moved in, and there’s still plenty of ducks and raptors.
The Avocets are always a treat, and the Little Blue Heron is the first I’ve seen in breeding plumage.
Sunrise at Bombay Hook.
This Red Winged Blackbird greeted me at dawn.
Two Mute Swans were in Bear Swamp Pool.
I’m not certain which Sandpipers these are.
Several Bald Eagles were hanging out in the area.
There always seems to be a few Buffleheads.
Snowy Egrets were well represented.
I saw 8-10 Great Egrets.
These appear to be Greater Yellowlegs.
I’m not certain which Sandpipers these are.
A large flock of American Avocets was foraging in the marsh.
Green Winged Teals were more numerous.
Many Herons and Egrets were feeding in the marsh ponds.
This Northern Shoveler is really getting down to business.
I was lucky to spot this Little Blue heron.