Caspian Terns at Terrapin Nature Park

Finally, a real Spring day complete with Sun and decent temperatures. A quick review of my options led me to Terrapin, where a few nice birds posed for me, followed by an afternoon trip to Truxtun Park where I was glad to see a few migrants finally arriving. The bright Sun led me to overexpose several otherwise good pictures, which is annoying, but educational. Note:

    My ID was too hasty, as these are Least Terns.

Black and White Warbler

Black and White Warbler

Black and White Warbler

I found this Black and White Warbler at Truxtun Park, which suggests more migrants will be arriving soon.

Blue Headed Vireo

This Blue Headed Vireo was well under the canopy.

Cooper's Hawk

This Cooper’s Hawk flew right over my head.

Snowy Egret

There were several Snowy Egrets in the marsh pond.

Wood Duck

At least one pair of Wood Ducks is nesting at Terrapin.

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wren

This Carolina Wren was singing for a mate.

Tree Swallow

As I recall, I didn’t see Tree Swallows at Terrapin last year.

Bluebird

Bluebird

Bluebirds are doing well.

Cardinal

Cardinal

Cardinal

Cardinal

Cardinals were singing in every corner of the park.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpeckers have been scarce lately.

Osprey

Osprey

Osprey

Osprey

Osprey

Ospreys were very active today.

Caspian Tern

Caspian Tern

Caspian Tern

Caspian Tern

It’s fun to try to catch these fast moving Least Terns in flight.

Rabbit

Rabbits are starting to appear at most places I go.