American Redstart at Terrapin Nature Center

The weatherman promised sunny skies a couple of days ago, but I awoke to gray and gloomy skies. I really wanted to get to Terrapin, so I vacillated until 8:00 or so and then went, despite the lousy skies.
I didn’t break any records, but I found a few decent birds and will go back soon.

Cedar Waxwing

I haven’t seen a Cedar Waxwing in a while, and this one appeared as I was leaving.

Flycatcher

Flycatcher 22

Flycatcher

Flycatcher

These Flycatchers are tough to ID.

Osprey

Osprey

This Osprey was fishing in the marsh pond.

Snowy Egret

Several Snowy Egrets were fishing in the marsh pond also.

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

This Scarlet Tanager was a nice find.

Downy  Woodpecker

Downy  Woodpecker

I’m not seeing as many Downy Woodpeckers as last year.

Mockingbird

This Mockingbird landed right in front of me.

American Redstart  (Female)

American Redstart  (Female)

American Redstart  (Female)

I’m still looking for a good male American Redstart. The tail fanning is typical behavior of these birds as they forage.