Bonaparte’s Gull at Jonas Green Park.

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Audubon

I tried for more sunrises at Possum Point, and got a couple, then a few gulls and Ospreys, but not much else.

I’d heard there were some gulls at Jonas Green Park, and I found a flock of 30 or so Bonaparte’s Gulls and a warbler.

Quiet Waters is still the best place, so I spent a couple of hours there and got a few decent shots.

“It was morning, and the new sun sparkled gold across the ripples of a gentle sea.” ― Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Horned Grebes are still plentiful.

There’s usually a Mallard in my favorite Quiet Waters cove.

Ospreys are thriving around the Chesapeake Bay.

This is the first House Finch I’ve seen in a while.

This Yellow Rumped Warbler always seems to be in the same area at Jonas Green Park.

I usually skip Starlings, but this flight shot came out OK.

This Downy Woodpecker was feeding at Quiet Water.

A small, graceful gull with bright white patches in its wings, the Bonaparte’s Gull winters near people, but breeds in the isolated taiga and boreal forest.

Double Crested Cormorant at Quiet Waters

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Audubon

I started at Governor Bridge today, in hopes of finding some early migrants, but had no luck at all.
Quiet Waters was my next stop, and it was slow also, but I had about an hour of decent activity. It was warm enough, but very windy, which may have slowed the birds down a bit.

This is an 11 x 19 print of one of the images I’m selling.

This Turtle is a sure sign of Spring.

This Beaver greeted me at Governor Bridge.

This Bufflehead hen was foraging solo in the cove.

There were several Horned Grebes paddling in and around the cove.

This Osprey was actually bathing, which I’ve never seen before.

When Ospreys fish in the cove you can sometimes get very close.

I found this Chickadee yesterday at Possum Point.

I don’t often see Double Crested Cormorants in the cove.

Images for Sale

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Audubon

Any image on the site is for sale. If you click an individual image, you’ll get the image number, or you can just say “The second image on the 12 September 14 post, or just email me. (Use the “Comment” link).

Digital Download (Hi-Res) $20.00 These will be emailed.
8 x 10 $30.00
11 x 19 $60.00
Other sizes available on request.

Wood Duck at Quiet Waters

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Audubon

Off to Possum Point once again to experiment with sunrise. It was a little better than yesterday, but not spectacular.

Birds were fewer, but I found an Osprey searching fore nesting material in the big field.

I spotted a pair of Wood Ducks at Quiet Waters, and they were more cooperative than usual.

Sunrise at Possum Point.

This Osprey is nesting across from the boat ramp at the marina.

Horned Grebes seem to be more plentiful this year.

Double Crested Cormorants are still hanging around in small flocks.

This may be the same Common Loon who was here yesterday.

These Wood Ducks flew off at one point, then returned.

Common Loon at Possum Point

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Audubon

I went early to Possum Point again, looking for some sunrise images, but the sky was pretty bland. Birds are easier.

The point was filled with birds, especially Ospreys, and I counted 6 active nests today. The Loon was a nice find, as I haven’t seen one for a couple of months.

Beach Road was pretty deserted, so I went on to Quiet Waters, which is starting to show signs of spring. Buffleheads and Osprey were the feature.