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.
Another view of Lake Artemesia.
A Great Blue Heron was chased all the way across the lake by a Red Winged Blackbird.
This Robin was eating berries rapidly.
Several Canada Goose families are living at the lake.
A mother’s work…
Wood Ducks are still present in large numbers-mostly hens with ducklings.
This Green Heron landed right near me.
Some Mourning Doves will let you get close.
I chased this Orchard Oriole for ten minutes to get any image at all.
This Red Winged Blackbird was calling to defend his territory.
I had to get help to ID this juvenile Starling.
A pair of Eastern Kingbird s has been hanging out near the same tree every day.