It was a beautiful morning; clear and sunny with temps in the 70s. A perfect day to be looking for birds.
I got the park a little after dawn and went right to the marsh ponds, where I spent most of my time. I saw at least 4-5 Green Herons, which is unusual in my experience. I thought the Purple Martin was a Tree Swallow when I first saw it, and it’s first for me at Terrapin. Egrets and an eagle filled out the morning.
A few nice bugs were easy to find, so it was a good day.
![Green Heron 114 Green Heron 114](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Green-Heron-114.jpg?resize=584%2C492&ssl=1)
![Green Heron 111 Green Heron 111](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Green-Heron-111.jpg?resize=584%2C501&ssl=1)
![Green Heron 110 Green Heron 110](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Green-Heron-110.jpg?resize=584%2C522&ssl=1)
![Green Heron 109 Green Heron 109](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Green-Heron-109.jpg?resize=584%2C565&ssl=1)
This Green Heron was being pursued by a Red Winged Blackbird, something I’ve never seen before.
![Caspian Tern Caspian Tern](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Caspian-Tern-121.jpg?resize=584%2C517&ssl=1)
Caspian Terns made a short visit to the ponds.
![Snowy Egret 133 Snowy Egret 133](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Snowy-Egret-133.jpg?resize=584%2C436&ssl=1)
![Snowy Egret 132 Snowy Egret 132](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Snowy-Egret-132.jpg?resize=584%2C436&ssl=1)
![Snowy Egret 130 Snowy Egret 130](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Snowy-Egret-130.jpg?resize=584%2C582&ssl=1)
I assume this Snowy Egret is carrying nesting material.
![Red Winged Blackbird 109 Red Winged Blackbird 109](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Red-Winged-Blackbird-109.jpg?resize=584%2C428&ssl=1)
![Red Winged Blackbird 108 Red Winged Blackbird 108](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Red-Winged-Blackbird-108.jpg?resize=584%2C564&ssl=1)
![Red Winged Blackbird 107 Red Winged Blackbird 107](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Red-Winged-Blackbird-107.jpg?resize=584%2C554&ssl=1)
MD marshes are home to many Red Winged Blackbirds.
![Bald Eagle 419 Bald Eagle 419](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Bald-Eagle-419.jpg?resize=584%2C533&ssl=1)
Bald Eagles seem to be scarcer in the Summer.
![Purple Martin 102 Purple Martin 102](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Purple-Martin-102.jpg?resize=584%2C592&ssl=1)
![Purple Martin 100 Purple Martin 100](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Purple-Martin-100.jpg?resize=584%2C573&ssl=1)
![Purple Martin 101 Purple Martin 101](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Purple-Martin-101.jpg?resize=584%2C566&ssl=1)
I don’t see many Purple Martins.
![Deer-52 Deer-52](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Deer-52.jpg?resize=584%2C634&ssl=1)
This young White Tail Deer got quite close before he spotted me.
![Damsel Fly 34 Damsel Fly 34](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Damsel-Fly-34.jpg?resize=584%2C435&ssl=1)
![Beetle 19 Beetle 19](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Beetle-19.jpg?resize=584%2C662&ssl=1)
Today’s bugs.