Most Beavers run away quickly, so I was surprised at this guy’s cooperation.

There seems to be more Pothonotary Warblers than in past years.

This Eastern Kingbird seemed to be gathering nesting material.

I followed this White Eyed Vireo for 20 minutes to get a clear shot.

I often wonder how Ospreys succeed in such a small marsh.

Great Blue Herons fly over Wooton in large numbers.

White Throated Sparrows seem to stay around later than other sparrows.

Cornell: “North America has more than 50 species of warblers, but few combine brilliant color and easy viewing quite like the Yellow Warbler. In summer, the buttery yellow males sing their sweet whistled song from willows, wet thickets, and roadsides across almost all of North America. The females and immatures aren’t as bright, and lack the male’s rich chestnut streaking, but their overall warm yellow tones, unmarked faces, and prominent black eyes help pick them out.”

Another lucky overhead flight of a Belted Kingfisher.

The Eastern Kingbird is a member of the flycatcher family.

I found this Common Yellowthroat in a brief stop at Sands Road.

Several Ospreys fish at Wooton.

This Canada Goose was planted right in the main path, so I was ready when he took flight.

This is a female Red Winged Blackbird.

Wooton is a great place to find Prothonotary Warblers.

I saw a dozen or more Swamp Sparrows today.

Cornell:”Part bird, part submarine, the Pied-billed Grebe is common across much of North America. These small brown birds have unusually thick bills that turn silver and black in summer. These expert divers inhabit sluggish rivers, freshwater marshes, lakes, and estuaries. They use their chunky bills to kill and eat large crustaceans along with a great variety of fish, amphibians, insects, and other invertebrates. Rarely seen in flight and often hidden amid vegetation, Pied-billed Grebes announce their presence with loud, far-reaching calls.”

The American Redstart has always been a nemesis bird for me. I’ve missed many photographic opportunities.

This moth is known as a Chickweed Geometer.

This is a Whitish Swallowtail, also known as a Zebra Swallowtail.

I’ve never seen this Spotted Forester Moth before.

This Turkey Vulture barely moved as I approached.

Several Wood Ducks are resident at Terrapin.

I sometimes this there’s too many Yellow Rumped Warblers.

Bluebirds have been scarce this year.

Cornell: “As large as a big gull, the Caspian Tern is the largest tern in the world. Its large coral red bill makes it one of the most easily identified terns throughout its worldwide range.”

Cornell: “One of several medium-sized terns that are similar in appearance, the Forster’s Tern breeds primarily in marshes and winters along the coasts. The comma-shaped black ear patch in winter plumage is distinctive, but some other plumages are very confusing.”

Sunrise at Possum Point.

This lone Chipping Sparrow was in the big field at Possum Point.

You can always find a Cardinal.

This House Finch landed on a Purple Martin house.

This pair of House Sparrows seemed to building a nest.

Today’s bugs.

I spent 15 minutes waiting for a decent look at this White Eyed Vireo.

The flowers are nearly the same color as this Cardinal.

I liked the pose of this Chickadee.

I walked up the hill to find this Eastern Phoebe.

This Common Yellowthroat landed quite near me.

Today’s bugs.

I found this Blue Jay on a quick visit to Sands Road Park.

We found two Prothonotary Warblers this morning.

This White Throated Sparrow was very willing to pose.

Swamp Sparrows are beginning to appear in numbers.

Two Solitary Sandpipers were in the pond near the river.

White Eyed Vireos are also becoming plentiful.

We heard several woodpeckers but only saw this single Downy Woodpecker.

Blue Gray Gnatcatchers seem to be in every tree.

This Chickadee stuck around just long enough for a single image.

I looked up just in time to capture this Green Heron as he flew over our heads.

A pair of foxes greeted us.

A few Canada Geese were swimming nearby.

6-8 Northern Rough Winged Swallows were foraging near the boathouse.

Several Ospreys were fishing in the area.

The most interesting Great Blue Heron images are taken when the birds land or depart.

A pair of Bald Eagles was circling the big field near the marsh.

This Carolina Wren was singing very loudly.

This pair of Wood Ducks is nesting nearby.

This Osprey was fishing in the marsh pond.

Palm Warblers are turning up everywhere.

I saw dozens of Yellow Rumped Warblers.

This Palm Warbler was the first bird I saw this morning.

Tree Swallows breed regularly at Lake Artemesia.

This Great Blue Heron flew across the lake and landed in a tree.

Blue Gray Gnatcatchers move about rapidly, and can be hard to capture.

I liked the green background for this Cardinal.

I’ve never seen a Carolina Wren open his beak so wide.

Even the common Grackle can look good in breeding season.

I was in the right place when this Belted Kingfisher flew by.

I saw this Double Crested Cormorant in the corner of my eye as he flew by.

This Caspian Tern juggled his catch in midair.

Diane was wearing a nice set of Yellow Warbler earrings.

Like many Mockingbirds, this one let me get very close.

This FOS (First of Season) Catbird was a welcome sight.

This Swamp Sparrow was foraging near a small pond.

This Great Blue Heron flew right over us.

I found a pair of Bald Eagles on the hill, where I don’t often go.

This Goldfinch was one of a flock of 10-15.

Another singing Cardinal.

This Black and White Warbler is also first of the season.