Green Winged Teal at Bombay Hook NWR.

Some day I’ll get a plan and figure out the best way to spend my photo taking time.  I’m not getting the action I want around here, and the best places are a fair distance away. Anyway, I went to Bombay Hook again, and got some good results.

I was pleasantly surprised to see many birds, especially herons and egrets, but some migrating ducks and a Northern Harrier added to the fun. It’s almost always worth the drive, even though I’m not a fan of the trip.

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There’s a field full of Bobolinks near Bear Swamp Pool.

 

Caspian Tern 100

I found this Caspian Tern at Sandy Point yesterday.

Double Crested Cormorant 2017-100

Double Crested Cormorant 2017-101

Double Crested Cormorant 2017-102

I was lucky to catch this Double Crested Cormorant as he was taking off.

 

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Many Greater Yellowlegs feed at Bombay Hook.

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A Mallard pair.

Northern Harrier 2017-100

Northern Harrier 2017-101

I saw this Northern Harrier on the side of the road, and was able to follow her briefly.

Savannah Sparrow 2017-100

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This appears to be another Savannah Sparrow, a bird I seldom see.

Snowy Egret 2017-1

I was surprised this Snowy Egret let me get this close.

Northern Harrier 2017-104

Northern Shoveler 2017-2

This shows the comparative size of the 19″ Northern Shoveller and the Green Winged Teal (14″).