Calm water and clearing skies at Thomas Point.

Ring Billed Gulls are very photogenic.

These are the first Common Mergansers I’ve seen at Thomas Point.

I believe this Bald Eagle nest is new. It’s likely to get much larger.

This Horned Grebe is molting into breeding plumage.

These Bald Eagles were fishing on the far side of the river, and took a break on this piece of ice.

Tundra Swans are still feeding in the coves.

There were fewer Buffleheads than usual.

The amount of white on the wings IDs this Greater Scaup.

I didn’t see the Redheads in this flock until I uploaded the images.

This Red Breasted Merganser flew by me right at the point.

Sandy Point Lighthouse at dawn.

The ice is breaking up rapidly.

This immature Bald Eagle was pursuing the adult carrying a fish.

I heard this Downy Woodpecker before I saw him.

This Northern Cardinal was singing loudly from the highest perch available.

If you stand on the bridge at Jonas Green, Herring Gulls often fly by at eye level.

The Fish Crow is distinguished from the American Crow by his croaking call.

My first Osprey of the season, and he’s carrying a nice fish.

Jonas Green Park. A small flock of Ruddy Ducks is in the foreground.

Look closely to find the one that’s different.

I’ve never seen a Great Blue Heron perch on one of these pillars before.

The view from Jonas Green Park, looking NW on the Severn River.

Buffleheads were also in the mix.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a Yellow Rumped Warbler.

This Lesser Scaup was at Possum Point.

These Canvasbacks were in a large flock at Possum Point.

Ice from shore to shore at Sandy Point.

This Rock Dove was feeding at Jonas Green Park.

A large flock of Scaup was resting at Thomas Point.

White Throated Sparrows were searching through the grass for seeds.

Tundra Swans usually stay in the cove, but the ice has forced them out to the bay.

Buffleheads are still numerous in most places.

These Canvasbacks were in a large flock at Jonas Green

I spotted this Common Goldeneye just as I was leaving the park.

Looking SE from Jonas Green Park. USNA in the background.

I was a little late for the best sunrise colors.

Looking East from Thomas Point.

These Tundra Swans were swimming near the shore at Thomas Point. The water was thick with ice.

I nearly walked on this White Throated Sparrow who was so intent on feeding he ignored me.

Bald Eagles are very active now.

Redhead on the left, Canvasback on the right. These ducks are often confused at a distance.

This Ruddy Duck was frozen in the ice. A friend checked later and said he was gone.

I’ve never featured a Tufted Titmouse before. This one looked particularly glad to be feeding.

There’s not a lot of Common Mergansers around, but any at all is a good deal.

This Red Breasted Merganser was cruising a small area of open water near the shore.

A sleepy Ruddy Duck.

There were many Canvasbacks at Thomas Point.

Lesser Scaup at Thomas Point will often fly close in as they round the point.

This Common Goldeneye was feeding near the shore at Thomas Pint, and I was lucky to catch him as he took off.

Black Backed Seagulls are common at Sandy Point.

These Red Breasted Mergansers were feeding near shore.

Canvasbacks are usually seen in the creeks, but the ice has brought them out to the bay.

You don’t often see a Lesser Scaup sitting on the ice.

Only a few Mallards were around.

“Once attracted to a potential partner, the bald eagle may begin one of several elaborate courtship rituals called “cartwheeling.” In this magnificient display, the eagles soar to dizzying heights, lock talons, and begin a breathtakingly death-defying plunge to the earth. Just moments before striking the ground, the eagles disengage and once again soar to the heavens. If the timing is not perfect, certain death awaits this pair of speeding bullets. Eagles that are in combat with each other also may interlock their talons and fall in cartwheel fashion toward the ground. ” eagles.org

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge at sunrise.

It seemed odd to see a Scaup and a Bufflehead so close together.

Large flocks of Canvasbacks were at both points.

Buffleheads are plentiful as well.

You can often get quite close to Ruddy Ducks.

He’s a bit distant, but I haven’t seen many Hooded Mergansers this season.

Black Ducks have also been scarce this year.

Robins used to be a sign of Spring but they’re year round residents now.

Sanderlings are perfectly camouflaged against the sand and snow.

Common Mergansers are still hanging out in the bay.

This Red Breasted Merganser was foraging at Sandy Point.

Many Canada Geese winter at Sandy Point.

This Black Backed Seagull was soaring over the beach.

This Great Blue Heron is from Saturday.

This Bald Eagle was scoping out the ducks at Thomas Point.

Redheads seem to be plentiful this year.