Wild Turkey at Patuxent NWR

It was a dark and windy morning, but the Sun was peeking through, so I headed out to Patuxent to look for some reported Crossbills. I didn’t find any, but I did run into some Wild Turkeys on the way in. The picture isn’t very good, but it’s my first Wild Turkey, so I’ll take it. After a mostly fruitless search at Patuxent North, I headed to Patuxent South, where it was also slow, but I had better luck.

Wild Turkey

There was a flock of 8-10 Wild Turkeys crossing the road, and they began running off as my truck approached. I managed to get out and snap a few images before they disappeared into the brush.

Red Headed Woodpecker

Red Headed Woodpecker

Red Headed Woodpecker

Red Headed Woodpecker

Red Headed Woodpecker

This Red Headed Woodpecker appeared just as I arrived at the parking lot. That’s the same circumstance as last time I was here, so maybe he’s just glad to see me.

Blue Jay

Blue Jays were numerous and active.

White Throated Sparrow

White Throated Sparrows were plentiful as well.