I went to Buddy Attick yesterday, but didn’t see much beyond a couple of turtles.

It was cloudy this morning, and I was skeptical, but I set out early for Lake Artemesia anyway. After an hour or so, the skies began to clear and a few birds began to appear, but it wasn’t any bonanza.

I spent more time with the Purple Martins, and tried to get a shy Oriole out of the bushes, but to no avail. Better days will come.

Dawn at Buddy Attick.

Views of Lake Artemesia.

A pair of Wood Ducks flew over the lake.

Song Sparrows are the only sparrows I’m seeing lately.

I’m having more luck with flight shots of the Purple Martins.

Goldfinches have been in short supply this year.

I see beavers often at Artemesia.

This turtle is preparing to lay eggs.

Flowers from Buddy Attick.