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.

This Green Heron was being pursued by a Red Winged Blackbird, something I’ve never seen before.

Caspian Terns made a short visit to the ponds.

I assume this Snowy Egret is carrying nesting material.

MD marshes are home to many Red Winged Blackbirds.

Bald Eagles seem to be scarcer in the Summer.

I don’t see many Purple Martins.

This young White Tail Deer got quite close before he spotted me.

Today’s bugs.