Eastern Kingbird at Lake Artemesia.

After nearly getting bitten to death, I decided to stay away from the marsh and head back to Lake Artemesia.

The weather was certainly right, but I’m not seeing much variety. In previous years there have been egrets, swans, more passerines and kingfishers that just aren’t showing up today. I don’t have any idea if this is significant.

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Another view of Lake Artemesia.

Great Blue Heron 2016-31

A Great Blue Heron was chased all the way across the lake by a Red Winged Blackbird.

Robin 2016-8

This Robin was eating berries rapidly.

Canada Goose 2016-32

Several Canada Goose families are living at the lake.

Wood Duck 2016-84

A mother’s work…

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Wood Duck 2016-78

Wood Ducks are still present in large numbers-mostly hens with ducklings.

Green Heron 2016-18

Green Heron 2016-17

Green Heron 2016-15

This Green Heron landed right near me.

Mourning Dove 2016-6

Some Mourning Doves will let you get close.

Orchard Oriole 2016-15

I chased this Orchard Oriole for ten minutes to get any image at all.

Red Winged Blackbird 2016-34

This Red Winged Blackbird was calling to defend his territory.

Starling 100

I had to get help to ID this juvenile Starling.

Eastern Kingbird 2016-19

Eastern Kingbird 2016-18

A pair of Eastern Kingbird s has been hanging out near the same tree every day.