Snowy Egret at Terrapin Nature Park

I went to Terrapin this morning in hopes of finding some warblers, but they just weren’t there.

Fortunately, the marsh birds were active, as well as a herd of snapping turtles who seemed to be eating every fish in the pond.

Marsh Pond 2

Marsh Pond 1

One of the big ponds at Terrapin.

Wood Duck 239 Wood Duck 238

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Wood Duck 237

6-8 Wood Ducks were cruising in the pond.

Green Heron 103

Once again I looked up just in time to catch this Green Heron.

Osprey 327

Three Ospreys were fishing in the pond.

 

 

Cardinal 190

This Cardinal posed beautifully.

Laughing Gull 101

A few Laughing Gulls flew over the pond.

Pileated Woodpecker 106

Pileated Woodpecker 105

I heard this Pileated Woodpecker in the distance, and as I looked for him, he flew toward me.

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Snowy Egret 100

I haven’t seen a Snowy Egret since last year.

Snapping Turtle 7

This Snapping Turtle and a few of his friends, were working hard to decimate a large school of fish.