Weatherwise, it was a promising, if cold morning, so I headed for Thomas Point State Park to see if any new water birds were about. That was a bust, as all the birds were quite far out. I decided on a quick stop at Quiet Waters Park, which was more fruitful, quickly yielding a Pileated Woodpecker or two, but nothing else.
After dithering a bit, I went to Patuxent NWR, where I haven’t been for a while, and got lucky.
This female Pileated Woodpecker was one of a pair noisily whacking at adjacent trees. Note how the stiff tail provides a convenient prop.
I had heard there was a Red Headed Woodpecker at Patuxent, but I didn’t expect one would land right in front of me the instant I arrived.
This Dark Eyed Junco is for my sister.
I like the colors surrounding this female Cardinal.
I noticed my reflection in the main door at the visitor center. This what a bird sees when I’m taking a picture.
These Ring Necked Ducks were quite distant, so I’m pleased with the photo.
There were actually very few birds about, so I was glad to to see this Tufted Titmouse.