Red Tailed Hawk at Governor Bridge Natural Area

I decided Governor Bridge was worth another try today, and it wasn’t all bed. Still no warblers to speak of, but an Eagle and a Hawk provided some entertainment. A few other birds were around, and the bug hunting is getting a little better.

Common Yellowthroat 109

Common Yellowthroats are fairly common at Governor Bridge.

Prothonotary Warbler 140

Prothonotary Warblers nest at Governor Bridge.

Bald Eagle 415

Bald Eagle 417

 

Bald Eagle 416

This Bald Eagle was across the lake, so I walked all the way around to get closer, and he actually waited for me.

Brown Thrasher 100

I’m seeing more Brown Thrashers lately.

Eastern Towhee 104

Eastern Towhees will perch high and sing at length.

Wood Duck 259

Wood Duck 258

This female Wood Duck was hiding in the lily pads, and I wouldn’t have seen her if she hadn’t fled.

Red Tailed Hawk 107

 

Red Tailed Hawk 108

This Red Tailed Hawk was harassing the Eagle when I first saw him.

Insect 670 Insect 669 Dragonfly 48

 

Bald Faced Hornet 6

Today’s bugs.