I awoke early to get some work done before heading out, and it was raining quite hard. It stopped, and cleared up by 7:00, so I determined to try Quiet Waters again, only to realize it’s closed on Tuesdays. After dithering a bit, I headed for the Eastern Shore.
It was much windier than it was here, but there was some activity, so I spent a few hours wandering around, and didn’t really see much until I was leaving, when a lovely Red Shouldered Hawk provided the one image that makes a trip worthwhile.
This is an old image from October. I’ve been going through some of my files for images to delete or improve. Some people seem to like this shot.
Canada Geese were present in large numbers, and at times were extremely loud.
This Red Bellied Woodpecker didn’t stick around very long.
Many species have moved South, but Cardinals remain plentiful.l
When I first saw this Red Shouldered Hawk he was somewhat distant, and in poor light, so I spent some time slowly moving closer.
As I began moving, he apparently saw me, and left his perch. I thought that was the end of this opportunity.
Fortunately for me, he landed in a nearby tree, but he was partly blocked by the branches, so I looked for a better position.
In the end, this was the best I could do.