Ruby Crowned Kinglet and More

Near perfect weather for a change. Temps in the 50s, promising to warm quickly, but winds in the 20 mph + range. This makes it seem a bit colder, but easily bearable, ‘though it reminds me I need to get some gloves that will work with the shutter. I headed back to Terrapin Nature Park, which surely will continue to produce. In fact, it did, ‘though not as prolific as yesterday.

Flicker

Flicker

Flicker

The Flicker Flock (Say it fast, three times) continues to meander through the park, turning up in several places. There’s probably more than one.

Belted Kingfisher

Diving for dinner.

Belted Kingfisher

You’ll often hear the maniacal rattle of a Belted Kingfisher long before you see him. This one was fishing in the marsh pond.

Yellow Rumped Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warblers continue to forage in the park.

Blue Jay

This Blue Jay has found a large piece of fruit. I hope he can handle it.

Ruby Crowned Kinglet

Ruby Crowned Kinglet

This Ruby Crowned Kinglet has traveled from Canada to spend the Winter in the Southern US.

Black Throated Green Warbler

Black Throated Green Warbler

The Black Throated Green Warbler is another neo tropical migrant.

Mockingbird

I believe I’ve seen Mockingbirds in every park I visit.

Common Yellowthroat  Warbler

Common Yellowthroat  Warbler

The Common Yellowthroat Warbler often seems to ignore the photographer.