Black Ducks at Terrapin Nature Park.

It was cloudy again this morning, which led to a rather bland sunrise. Still not much bird variety at Sandy Point.

Terrapin actually had a lot of activity, including first of season Black Ducks. Ospreys were very busy, and a couple of Bald Eagles were trying to steal their catch. Not very many small birds yet.

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Sunrise at Sandy Point.

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This Common Yellowthroat Warbler popped up right in front of me.

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This Crow flew by close enough to try for a portrait.

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Yet another immature Bald Eagle.

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Many more Mallards than usual were in the marsh ponds.

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Cardinals are easy to find at Terrapin.

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Eastern Phoebes were everywhere.

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Flickers seem to like Terrapin in the winter.

 

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I found this Blue Jay yesterday at Terrapin.

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Great Egrets will be heading South soon.

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This Osprey flew right at me.

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I haven’t seen Black Ducks since last year.