Wood Duck at Terrapin Nature Park.

I went to Sandy Point this morning, but the sunrise was so banal that I didn’t take any pictures at all.

I got to Terrapin earlier than usual, which worked out well. There wasn’t much going on, so I explored a bit. The marsh pond was fairly active, and I got most of my images near there. No significant amount of migarnts yet, but enough to be promising.

I went on to CBEC, which was a bit slow, but I found some interesting birds there, as well.

Red Winged Blackbird 2016-10

The female Red Winged Blackbird has her own subtle beauty.

Mockingbird 2016-4

I couldn’t pass up this Mockingbird in full sun.

Ring Necked Duck 2016-6

This lone Ring Necked Duck was a surprise.

Forster's Tern 2016-1

A single Forster’s Tern was fishing at CBEC.

Tree Swallow 2016-15

Tree Swallow boxes line the entrance to CBEC.

Mallard 2016-29

I liked the look of this Mallard at rest.

Cardinal 2016-4

I never get tired of Cardinals in good light.

Chickadee 2016-5

This Carolina Chickadee was so busy feeding that he ignored me.

Bluebird 2016-4

There seem to be fewer Bluebirds than in previous years.

Snowy Egret 2016-2

Snowy Egret 2016-1

Snowy Egrets are just starting to arrive from Mexico and Central America.

Osprey 2016-31 Osprey 2016-30 Osprey 2016-29

Osprey 2016-32

Three Ospreys were fishing.

Wood Duck 2016-17

This Wood Duck was guarding his nest box.