This female Orchard Oriole was hanging out by the boat dock, an area I haven’t explored much previously.

I saw this Belted Kingfisher from a distance, and got a couple of images, then moved closer through some moderately difficult terrain to get a better shot, and it paid off.

Ospreys are still pesent in large numbers, but all the chicks seem to have fledged and learned to fly, so they’ll be heading South before long. I’ll miss them.

There were several Black Swallowtails flitting from flower to flower, and plenty of light to shoot this at 1/1600.

I always want to say, “Handsome” when I post a picture of an Eastern Kingbird.

Parent and chicks seem to be doing fine.

I shot this Eastern Kingbird from a tripod at 1/1600. I wonder what it would take to stop the motion?

I almost always see Ospreys in flight or on a bare branch, so it’s a surprise to see one perched at the top of an evergreen.

I see Starlings most places I go, but the Nature Center has more than any other.
They actually make a loud “Whoosh” sound when the whole flock takes off together.

The trees in the ‘hood had quite a few birds, but they were far away and fast moving. This Titmouse cooperated briefly.

This Mockingbird was very active.

Flycatchers like this Eastern Kingbird are very active at this time of year.

This 4.5″ bird catches tiny insects on the wing. The long tail on the Blue Gray Gnatcatcher undoubtedly adds maneuverability.

I saw this Blue Gray Gnatcatcher several times, flying back and forth from the brush to a small tree before I realized she was feeding her young. The nest is an amazing construction, and exceedingly well camouflaged..

I walked down to the beach, through the marsh, just in time to catch this flight of Double Crested Cormorants. There were very few birds in the air.

This noble-looking Crow was overseeing the marsh.

I saw several Great Crested Flycatchers.

This Catbird perched right above my head and stayed awhile, unperturbed by my presence.

Another unknown but beautiful Dragonfly.

When all else fails, you can usually count on a Carolina Wren.

There are many butterflies at the Nature Center, including this Monarch.

The colors on this Black Swallowtail are starting to fade.

This dragonfly close up came out well.

An artist could probably do something with a shot like this.

This Eastern Kingbird was on the highest plant in the area, and pretty much ignored my presence.

This Eastern Wood Peewee was deep in a copse of small trees, and my lens is too slow too dig him out, so I finally remembered the camera has a flash. Not a great shot, but better than it would have been.

I saw this Indigo Bunting or a friend, all morning.

This Indigo Bunting and his mate (Above) followed me for quite some distance as I wandered through the orchard. I presume I was near their nest.

This is the first time I’ve seen an Orchard Oriole in an orchard.

I saw several juvenile Bluebirds, some of whom appeared to be playing tag.

This pair of Chipping Sparrows was very actively foraging in the tall grass.

Black Crow, gray day, dead tree. What’s not to like?

Mockingbirds are always willing to pose.

I believe this is a juvenile Starling.