It was 32 degrees when I awoke, but the weatherman promised sun and temps in the 50s, so I set out for a friend’s house in St. Margarets to do a quick computer repair, then went to Possum Point, which is only a short distance away. The weather was as promised, so the images I got should have good lighting, and any errors are my fault. The first thing I noticed was a flock of Cedar Waxwings flying back and forth, and later I found a flock of Ruddy Ducks down by the boat ramp. They’re the first ducks other than Mallards I’ve seen there since June.
This small flock of Cedar Waxwings was very active.
I don’t know what berries these are, but they were the attraction.
I’m beginning to wonder if Ruddy Ducks do anything but sleep.
This Great Blue Heron was overseeing the sleeping Ruddys.
This pair of Mallards paddled slowly around the cove.
This Black Backed Seagull remained motionless while I was there.
It’s nice to have good light when a Red Bellied Woodpecker comes along.
This young deer hasn’t learned to distrust humans yet.
The Naval Academy has placed a lot of Bluebird boxes, and the resident population is doing very well.
Like many Downy Woodpeckers, this little guy was indifferent to my presence.
