It was a dark and cloudy morning…
Again at Sandy Point for sunrise, then on to Possum Point and Thomas Point.
The sunrise was a bit bland, and there weren’t any significant numbers of ducks. Possum Point was better, with waxwings and a nice eagle, and a few other birds.
I didn’t see anything at Jonas Green as I drove past, and Thomas Point continues to be nearly devoid of waterfowl.
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Sunrise at Sandy Point.
![Sandy Point 168 Sandy Point 168](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Sandy-Point-168.jpg?resize=584%2C390&ssl=1)
Sometimes the sky looks briefly like lava.
![Mockingbird 2016-1 Mockingbird 2016-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Mockingbird-2016-1.jpg?resize=584%2C550&ssl=1)
This Mockingbird was the first bird I saw this morning.
![Blue Jay 2016-1 Blue Jay 2016-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Blue-Jay-2016-1.jpg?resize=584%2C601&ssl=1)
This Blue Jay seemed to be observing the proceedings.
![Cardinal 2016-1 Cardinal 2016-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Cardinal-2016-1.jpg?resize=584%2C534&ssl=1)
This Cardinal was eating berries alongside the Waxwings.
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![Cedar Waxwing 2016-3 Cedar Waxwing 2016-3](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Cedar-Waxwing-2016-3.jpg?resize=584%2C659&ssl=1)
There were 40 or more Cedar Waxwings zooming from tree to tree and eating berries.
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I’ve seen Bald Eagles in this tree before, but they usually fly away quickly. Today I was able to sneak a bit closer.