Belted Kingfisher at Bombay Hook NWR.

I made another long trip this morning, which isn’t my usual practice. It looked to be the last good weather day for a while, so I took advantage of the chance.

Eagle were plentiful which is unusual, and Geese and Swans were in good supply. The Kingfisher landed quite nearby, which is unusual.

There were more ducks than in recent visits, ‘though not as many as I’d like.

Northern Harrier 2018-1

I followed this Northern Harrier for a while, but never got really close.

Northern Pintail 2018-5

Northern Pintail 2018-3

A few Northern Pintails were foraging in the marsh.

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Bufflehead 2018-23

There were more Buffleheads than on previous visits.

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Bald Eagle 2018-20

I don’t recall seeing as many Eagles on any previous visits.

Northern Shoveler 2018-7

There were a few Northern Shovelers in Bear Swamp Pool.

Snow Goose 2018-16

There were several hundred Snow Geese flying around.

Belted Kingfisher 2018-1

This Belted Kingfisher is a female, but you can’t tell from this image.