After two days of gray, rainy and cloudy we finally had some sunshine. I guessed at Lake Artemesia, and it turned out OK, but I’ve had better days there.
I don’t recall a day with so many Wood Duck chicks, and a few Goose and Mallard young were around as well. The species count was low, but good light makes up for it.
A view of Lake Artemesia.
This Mallard hen was guarding her ducklings, who were sleeping in the grass nearby.
I saw more Wood Duck chicks than any day previously.
Cardinals look good in the right light.
This Canada Goose gosling was not to be disturbed.
Several Canada Geese flew circles around the lake.
An odd pose for a Tree Swallow.
A pair of Eastern Kingbirds is always near this tree.
More Purple Martins.
A classic Red Winged Blackbird pose.
I just barely caught this Green Heron as he flew by.
This Turtle was probably looking for a place to lay her eggs.
Today’s flowers.