Hawks and Juncos at Terrapin Nature Park

After yesterday’s disappointing trek at Greenbury Point, I decided to go back to Terrapin Nature Park, which has been very productive lately.
I wasn’t disappointed. It was quite cold, and I’m having to learn to manipulate the camera with gloves on, but it’s going to get much colder later.
At first it seemed as though there were hawks everywhere I looked. I suspect this is a by-product of migration and the large number of small birds and waterfowl in the park. I also saw large flocks of Juncos and Sparrows, as well as Canada Geese. It was a good day to be photographing birds.

Mallard

Several small flocks of Mallards were dining or resting on the marsh pond.

Canada Goose

Canada Geese were present in large numbers, and could be seen flying overhead most of the morning.

Red Shouldered Hawk

Unknown Hawk

I’m not yet sure of which Hawk this is.

Red Shouldered Hawk

Red Shouldered Hawk

This Red Shouldered Hawk was looking for a meal from the same perch where I saw him a couple of days ago.

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wren

You can’t go far in the park without seeing or hearing a Carolina Wren.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpeckers often seem to ignore the photographer.

White Breasted Nuthatch

Unknown Hawk

Unknown Hawk

White Breasted Nuthatch

I haven’t seen many White Breasted Nuthatches recently.

Cooper's Hawk

This is probably a Cooper’s Hawk.

Dark Eyed Junco

Dark Eyed Junco

Dark Eyed Junco

Dark Eyed Juncos are in every corner of the park.

Yellow Rumped Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warblers are here to stay.

Bluebird

Ruby Crowned Kinglet

Ruby Crowned Kinglet

I sometimes think there’s a Ruby Crowned Kinglet in every thicket I approach.

Golden Crowned Kinglet

Golden Crowned Kinglet

Golden Crowned Kinglet

I’ve been trying for some time to get a decent image of a Golden Crowned Kinglet.

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