Brown Headed Nuthatch at CBEC

It’s Tuesday, so Thomas Point and Quiet Waters are closed. I decided to make the same circuit, and got to Jonas Green about 8:30. It was devoid of ducks, so Kent Narrows was next. The Narrows is ice-free, but the ducks just weren’t there. CBEC was much better, but it was a slower day than I had hoped.

Belted Kingfisher

Belted Kingfisher

Belted Kingfisher

I waited about half an hour after I heard this Belted Kingfisher to catch him in flight.

Rock Dove

Another very cold Rock Dove.

Turkey Vulture

A good shot of this Turkey Vulture drying his wings.

Ring Billed Gull

I took this Ring Billed Gull shot while waiting for the Kingfisher.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpecker

The light was perfect for this Red Bellied Woodpecker.

Black Backed Seagull

This Black Backed Seagull was resting.

Cardinal

Cardinals are singing everywhere.

Red Tailed Hawk

I haven’t seen a Red Tailed Hawk in a while.

Brown Headed Nuthatch

Brown Headed Nuthatch

Brown Headed Nuthatch

Brown Headed Nuthatch

Brown Headed Nuthatch

I was lucky to catch these small, quick Brown Headed Nuthatches in good light.

Bufflehead at Kent Narrows

The morning was very cold, but the light was decent enough, so I headed to Jonas Green with no real plan in mind. Thomas Point and Sandy Point are still closed because of the snow, and Jonas Green was a disappointment, with very few birds. After a short while I went to Kent Narrows, which was much better, then CBEC, which was barren.

Tracks

Tracks in the snow.

Canvasback

Canvasback

Canvasback

The water colors complement this Canvasback.

American Coot

American Coot

American Coot

There were more American Coots than usual.

Bufflehead

Bufflehead

Buffleheads seem to be pairing off.

Lesser  Scaup

Lesser Scaup were plentiful.