Dunlin at Bombay Hook NWR.

It’s been slow birding for nearly  a week. We had some rain as well, so I’m getting behind. I managed to get out a little bit, so I’m including a compilation of my trip to Bombay Hook and a few lecent local images.

I’m still not finding warblers like I want to, but at least I’m seeing a few migrants.

Indigo Bunting 2018-3

Indigo Bunting 2018-4

Indigo Buntings are reliable at Greenbury Point.

Great Crested Flycatcher 2018-2 Great Crested Flycatcher 2018-1

Great Crested Flycatcher 2018-3

I’ve always liked Great Crested Flycatchers.

Tree Swallow 2018-21

Osprey 2018-19

This Osprey was at CBEC.

Great Egret 2018-10Great Egret 2018-9Great Egret 2018-8

Great Egret 2018-11

Great Egrets are also here in numbers.

Semipalmated Plover 2018-1

Semipalmated Plover 2018-2

I found these Semi-Palmated Plovers at Terrapin.

Eastern Bluebird 2018-9 Eastern Bluebird 2018-8

Eastern Bluebird 2018-10

I used to see many more Eastern Bluebirds than I’m finding recently.

Yellow Warbler 2018-3

I would have liked better lighting for this Yellow Warbler.

Snowy Egret 2018-2

Snowy Egrets are plentiful now.

Tree Swallow 2018-22

Treer Swallows are thriving everywhere I go.

Sandpiper 2018-1

I don’t often see Least Sandpipers on the road.

Black Necked Stilt 2018-3

A few Black Necked Stilts were feeding on the flats.

Bald Eagle 2018-35

You can usually find a few Bald Eagles at Bombay Hook.

Mute Swan 2018-4 Mute Swan 2018-3

Mute Swan 2018-5

Mute Swans are considered pests, and I don’t see many near the bay any more.

Red Winged Blackbird 2018-11

It wouldn’t be a marsh without Red Winged Blackbirds.

Common Yellowthroat 2018-3

Common Yellowthroat 2018-2

You’ll often find Common Yellowthroats near the water’s edge.

Marsh Wren 2018-2

This Marsh Wren is a first for me.

Eastern Bluebird 2018-9

Eastern Bluebird 2018-8

Eastern Bluebird 2018-10

I used to see many more Eastern Bluebirds than I’m finding recently.

Dunlin 2018-1

Dunlin 2018-2

I’ve seen Dunlins before, but not this close.

Eastern Box Turtle 6

Eastern Box Turtle 5

I saw this Eastern Box Turtle crossing the road, and gave him a hand.