Heron Rookery in Arnold, MD

A friend (Thanks, Doug), invited Graeme and I to view a Heron Rookery on his property this morning, and it was quite a trip. The nest are 50-60 feet in the air, and we saw at least 7 occupied nests. With any luck we’ll be able to check on their progress over the next couple of months.

There were plenty of other birds about also, including Pileated Woodpeckers, Kingfishers and ducks.  A very good day.

Great Blue Heron 280

Great Blue Heron 281

Great Blue Herons nest high off the ground.

 

Raccoon 9

It appeared that a Raccoon had been walking on the beach.

Eastern Phoebe 100

This Eastern Phoebe is my first of the season.

Pileated Woodpecker 104 Pileated Woodpecker 100 Pileated Woodpecker 102

Pileated Woodpecker 101

A pair of Pileated Woodpeckers seem to be preparing to nest in the area.

Osprey 283

Two Ospreys were fishing nearby.

Belted Kingfisher 109 Belted Kingfisher 108 Belted Kingfisher 107

Belted Kingifsher 111

Belted Kingfisher 110

We saw several Belted Kingfishers.

Great Blue Heron 279 Great Blue Heron 278

 

Great Blue Heron 282

 

Great Blue Heron 277

Great Blue Heron 276

The Great Blue Herons were very active, preening, calling and mating all morning.