Another perfect Spring day had me travelling to Patuxent NWR early, followed by a quick afternoon trip to Truxtun Park. It was almost warm enough for shirtsleeves, and the birds were active all day.
This Pine Warbler has probably just arrived from Texas or Mexico.
Starlings aren’t popular, but they can be quite attractive in breeding plumage.
I followed this Cooper’s Hawk to three different perches.
This Caspian Tern was dining at Lake Reddington.
Eastern Phoebes have become very common in the last week or so.
Bluebirds are breeding everywhere I go.
Double Crested Cormorants are thriving at Patuxent.
This Chipping Sparrow may have wintered in the Bahamas.
These Barn Swallows were gathering mud for their nests.
This Great Blue Heron was fishing quietly until I disturbed him.
The Canada Goose always looks serene.
Ospreys are busy building and repairing nests.
I found this Pine Warbler at Truxtun Park.
The Palm Warblers are consistent at Patuxent.
I don’t often see Field Sparrows.
Yellow Rumped Warblers are very numerous.
At least two pair of Wood Ducks are nesting at Patuxent.
Killdeer were unusually active.