Cooper’s Hawk at Thomas Point

The sunrise was almost wiped out by fog this morning, and I was lucky to get the shot I did.

A brief stop at Jonas Green Park was fruitless, once again, so I went to Quiet Waters, which wasn’t much better, even though the weather was near perfect after the fog lifted.

Thomas Point was much more productive, even though most of the birds were in poor light.

Sandy Point 143

Sunrise at Sandy Point. The fog settled in shortly afterward.

Hooded Merganser 150

There was still a little fog around when I found this Hooded Merganser.

Cardinal 208

I saw this Cardinal as I was leaving Quiet Waters.

Common Loon 153

I asked this Common Loon several times to move into better light.

Tundra Swan 112

I had my back turned when these Tundra Swans flew over, and it took some fast moving to get this shot.

Red Breasted Merganser 143

This Red Breasted Merganser was with a flock of Buffleheads.

Great Blue Heron 366

There was still some fog around when this Great Blue Heron flew by.

Chickadee 228

This Carolina Chickadee was feeding at Quiet Waters.

Cooper's Hawk 104

I wasn’t even aware of this Cooper’s Hawk until I reviewed the images. Sometimes birds fly by quickly and you don’t get a good look.