I flipped a coin this morning, and it came up Wooton’s.
I arrived just after dawn, and met my friendly beaver, then chased a Baltimore Oriole for a while. lt was actually quite birdy this morning, but good photo opps were scarce.
I made a short stop at Sands Road afterward, and found a few birds and bugs to make for a decent morning.
This Eastern Bluebird seemed to be watching the sun rise.
I found several Common Yellowthroats at Sands Road.
This young Orchard Oriole was also singing loudly and at length.
I’m guessing this is a young Blue Grosbeak coming into his adult colors.
I spooked this Great Blue Heron and was lucky to get this shot.
This Baltimore Oriole was singing for a good hour from various perches, but I couldn’t get a better look.
Today’s bugs.
If you arrive early, you’ll almost always see a beaver.