Baltimore Oriole at Lake Artemesia.

I talked to Graeme last night about Buddy Attick, and he said  there wasn’t much happening, so I went back to Artemesia this morning. It was a good choice.

There are still Wood Ducks with young, and a few more birds than previously showed themselves. The light was ideal, and I got a few decent images.

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Views of the lake.

Tree Swallow 2016-55

It’s rare to find a Tree Swallow in a tree.

Goldfinch 2016-8

A small flock of Goldfinches was roaming the island.

Mallard 2016-61

Mallard 2016-62

This Mallard was escorting her young.

Crow 2016-9

This Crow landed on top of the gazebo.

Northern Rough Winged Swallow 2016-2

Northern Rough Winged Swallow 2016-1

This is the first Northern Rough Winged Swallow I’ve seen at Artemesia this year.

Purple Martin 2016-54 Purple Martin 2016-53

Purple Martin 2016-55

Purple Martins were more active today.

Eastern Kingbird 2016-20

Eastern Kingbird 2016-21

A pair of Eastern Kingbirds are nesting at the lake.

Wood Duck 2016-89 Wood Duck 2016-88 Wood Duck 2016-87 Wood Duck 2016-86

Wood Duck 2016-90

Young Wood Ducks are growing rapidly.

Baltimore Oriole 2016-16

It’s easy to hear Baltimore Orioles at Artemesia, but hard to see them.