Tree Swallows at Blackwater NWR.

In the last days I’ve tried Wooton, Sands Road and Greenbury Point with virtually no luck. Back to Blackwater.

I had a decent morning, with a few eagles and some interesting Tree Swallow fledglings. The Red Headed Woodpecker is still cooperating and wading birds are plentiful.

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I found this flower at Tawes Gardens.

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This Bald Eagle was eating a fish in the marsh.

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This Bald Eagle watched me very closely as I approached.

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I saw more Bald Eagles than usual this morning.

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These Barn Swallows have been gathering mud for their nests.

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This Green Heron was concentrating very hard on catching breakfast.

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Several Eastern Kingbirds were flycatching in the marsh.

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This Red Headed Woodpecker has been unusually easy to find.

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I liked the way this Great Egret posed.

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This Red Winged Blackbird was watching the Tree Swallows.

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The parents were feeding these fledglings on the wing.

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I found several Tree Swallow fledglings near the road.