A Slow Day at Sandy Point

I got up early on a very threatening day and headed to Sandy Point State Park. The morning was alternately sunny and very dark, and birding was very slow.
Some day I’ll figure out how this works.

Ring Billed Gull

This Ring Billed Gull was among many circling the marina, along with Ospreys and Cormorants.

Eastern Wood Peewee

This Eastern Wood Peewee was one of the few small Passerines in sight.

Starling

There are hundreds of Starlings at Sandy Point, and I usually pass them by, but it was a slow day.

Great Blue Heron

This Great Blue Heron was fishing on the jetty, and I like the look, so I left him in silhouette.

White Breasted Nuthatch

White Breasted Nuthatch

This White Breasted Nuthatch was travelling with a friend, which is unusual in my experience.

Mallard

This is a juvenile Mallard.

Eastern Kingbird

This Eastern Kingbird was hanging out in the parking lot.

Robin

Sometimes a bird seems totally indifferent to the presence of the photographer, and this Robin is a good example.

Butterfly

Some butterflies have extraordinary colors.

Cardinal

This Cardinal was in my back yard.