I went back to Terrapin this morning, as it’s always been a good place for Fall migrants. I saw my very first Warbling Vireo, and witnessed an encounter between a Black Rat Snake and a Northern Flicker. Several good birds were around.
Bug hunting wasn’t as good, but I found a few.
I was standing under a tree full of birds at Terrapin when a Flicker flew in and started making one Hell of a racket. It was actually quite startling, but I couldn’t see enough to tell what was happening. Imagine my surprise when I uploaded and examined the picture and saw a large snake having a disagreement with the Flicker. I left this full size so you can see more.
Magnolia Warblers seem to be migrating on the eastern shore also.
It’s been a while since I photographed an Osprey.
The light was wrong for this Red Eyed Vireo .
This Goldfinch is wearing his Winter plumage.
Downy Woodpeckers are easier to find in the Fall.
Blue Gray Gnatcatcher s were very active.
Not great images, but we don’t see Blackpoll Warblers often.
Today’s bugs.