On Saturdays it’s possible to drive into the DC area without fighting commuter traffic, so I went back to Lake Artemesia. Early morning fog was a bummer, but it burned off after a while, and there were a few interesting birds around, including several duck species.

Some weren’t close enough for good pics, but I got a few decent shots.

I made a quick stop at Buddy Attick on the way home, without any success.

The Gazebo at Lake Artemesia.

I found a small flock of Lesser Scaup when I first arrived.

Several Pied Billed Grebes were foraging in the lake.

This Song Sparrow was one of the few small birds I found.

I found this Cooper’s Hawk yesterday at Greenbury Point.

A flock of 50 or more Cedar Waxwings was feeding near the lake.

This Blue Jay was also at Greenbury Point.

The American Coot is a dabbler.