I went for the change-up today, and went to Schoolhouse Pond in Upper Marlboro, followed by a stop at Governor Bridge. It wasn’t a barn burner, but I found a few good birds.
I spent some time looking for insects, also, and it was good to see they are coming out.
Schoolhouse Pond.
I couldn’t get any closer to this Baltimore Oriole.
I don’t often see Field Sparrows at Governor Bridge.
This female Eastern Towhee greeted me at Governor Bridge.
I was glad see this Indigo Bunting.
I’m not seeing as many Eastern Phoebes as in previous years.
This House Sparrow has found a dragonfly.
This Barn Swallow is gathering mud and grass for his nest.
This Snail was on a milkweed plant.
This butterfly is a Fritillary.
Today’s flowers.