Long Tailed Ducks at Thomas Point.

Things are a little different this year. I’m laying low to avoid crowds, and generally staying close to home. It’s actually working out well, because I’m getting to know these places a little better. Even the smallest places are large enough to have several distinct areas, and I’ve been looking in the same places all the time. Now, I’m checking out some new area and finding birds. The ducks aren’t really here yet, so all is well. Quiet Waters is a large park, and there’s still more places to check out.

Red Tailed Hawk 2020-1

Red Tailed Hawk 2020-2

I heard this Red Tailed Hawk before I saw him. They can be quite loud and startling.

Black Scoter 2020-9

Black Scoter 2020-6

There are many Black Scoters at Thomas Point.

Long Tailed Duck 2020-9

These two Long Tailed duck hens are at Thomas Point.

Long Tailed Duck 2020-10

Long Tailed Duck 2020-8

Only a few Long Tailed ducks have arrived so far.

Song Sparrow 2020-15

Most Song Sparrows forage on the ground.

Cardinal 2020-34

Cardinal 2020-33

There’s always a Cardinal or two.

Tuftef Titmousr 2020-16

Tufted Titimice are cute and numerous.

Carolina Wren 2020-29

You can’t walk long in a MD woods without hearing a Carolina Wren.

Tundra Swan 2020-52

The usual flock of Tundra Swans is near Thomas Point.

Bufflehead 2020-45

Bufflehead 2020-47

There seems to be more Buffleheads than usual.

Downy Woodpecker 2020-35

This Downy Woodpecker posed nicely.

 

House Finch 2020-12

House Finches aren’t as numerous as other birds.

Dark Eyed Junco 2020-16

Many Dark Eyed Juncos are wandering around the park.

Pine Siskin 2020-27 Pine Siskin 2020-32

Pine Siskin 2020-30

There are still Pine Siskins in the area.

Chipping Sparrow 2020-28

I saw a lot of Chipping Sparrows this morning.

Chipping Sparrow 2020-26 Chipping Sparrow 2020-25

Chipping Sparrow 2020-28

I saw a lot of Chipping Sparrows this morning.

Eastern Bluebird 2020-115

Eastern Bluebird 2020-116

There are many small flocks of Bluebirds.