Red Headed Woodpecker at Blackwater NWR.

I went back to Blackwater with Graeme today, and we had a very good day. Many uncommon birds, excellent weather with perfect light, and very cooperative subjects.

The RH Woodpecker would have been a great day by itself, but we added Pelicans, Ibises and Delmarva Fox Squirrels. It’s been a while since I had such a bonanza of a day.

Bald Eagle 2017-110

I didn’t see as many Bald Eagles as in past days.

Orchard Oriole 2017-10

Orchard Oriole 2017-9

This female Orchard Oriole was feeding her young chicks.

American White Pelican 2017-12

American White Pelican 2017-13

I haven’t seen American White Pelicans in the Summer before.

Osprey 2017-59

This Red Winged Blackbird successfully drove this Osprey and his mate away.

 

Brown Headed Nuthatch 2017-15 Brown Headed Nuthatch 2017-14

Brown Headed Nuthatch 2017-16

We got very close to this brown Headed Nuthatch, who just ignored us.

Eastern Kingbird 2017-9

Several Eastern Kingbirds were flycatching in the area.

Red Headed Woodpecker 2017-15

This Red Headed Woodpecker was a nice find.

Great Egret 2017-19 Great Egret 2017-18 Great Egret 2017-16

Great Egret 2017-20

Many Great Egrets were feeding in the marsh.

Great Blue Heron 2017-37 Great Blue Heron 2017-36 Great Blue Heron 2017-35

Great Blue Heron 2017-38

Great Blue Herons were almost as numerous as Egrets.

Glossy Ibis 2017-1

I wasn’t able to get a better look at this Glossy Ibis.

Red Winged Blackbird 2017-67

Red Winged Blackbirds were very active everywhere.

Delmarva Fox Squirrel 9

Delmarva Fox Squirrel 8

We saw three Delmarva Fox Squirrels today.