Eastern Towhee at Terrapin Nature Area

Good weather has continued, with a morning temp in the 60s, quickly warming to the 70s by 8:00 AM. I decided to head to Terrapin Nature Area after reading a report of a small number of migrants in the area. Alas, I only saw a small flock of Eastern Towhees, who were reluctant to pose, but I did get a few nice shots.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

This Red Bellied Woodpecker will stay through the Winter.

Eastern Towhee

Eastern Towhee

I haven’t seen an Eastern Towhee since Spring, and the shot I got then wasn’t much better.

Black Vulture

Black Vultures are so common I usually pass them by, but it was a slow day.

Mockingbird

This Mockingbird spent quite some time staring at me, so I felt obliged to take his picture.

Blue Jay

Another migrating Blue Jay takes a short break.

Cardinal

I don’t often see Cardinals with an erect crest.

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wren

The Carolina Wren often poses willingly.

Eastern Phoebe

Eastern Phoebes are in every part of the park.

Canada Goose

This is the first time I’ve seen Canada geese on the marsh pond, so there may be some other waterfowl soon.

Snowy Egret

There were two Snowy Egrets fishing on the pond, and this one flew right over my head.