Blue Grosbeak at Sands Road Park

 

I met Graeme early at Wooton’s Landing, and we tried get more shots of the beaver, but it was not to be. We heard him, but never got a  look at him.

The birds were far more cooperative, as well as a few butterflies, a turtle and a frog.

Wooton Sunrise 3

Wooton Sunrise 2

It was seriously foggy this morning.

 

Butterfly 18

I haven’t found the name of this Butterfly.

Downy Woodpecker 027

Downy Woodpecker 028

I caught this Downy Woodpecker just as he f lew.

Catbird 201

Catbirds will be with us until Fall.

Common Yellowthroat 105

The Common Yellowthroat is common indeed at Wooton.

Eastern Kingbird 105

Eastern Kingbird 104

A pair of Eastern Kingbirds entertained us for several minutes.

Swamp Sparrow 111

Swamp Sparrow are easy to find on the lower trail.

 

 

Tree Swallow 107

Tree Swallow 106

This Tree Swallow was gathering grass for his nest.

Orchard Oriole 100

Orchard Oriole 101

This is my first Orchard Oriole of the season.

 

 

Goldfinch 202

A flock of Goldfinch hangs out at Wooton all Summer.

Prothonotary Warbler 118

Prothonotary Warbler 116

Prothonotary Warbler 117

Prothonotary Warblers are doing well at Wooton.

White Eyed Vireo 107

White Eyed Vireo 106

Learn the call of the White Eyed Vireo and you’ll hear it everywhere.

Chickadee 213 Chickadee 212 Chickadee 209

Chickadee 209

Chickadee 210

This Chickadee flew off just as I snapped the shutter.

Blue Grosbeak 200

My first Blue Grosbeak of the season.

 

Turtle 38

A very attractive turtle.

Frog 8

This frog was very well camouflaged.

Butterfly 18

I haven’t found the name of this Butterfly.