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.
I didn’t see as many Bald Eagles as in past days.
This female Orchard Oriole was feeding her young chicks.
I haven’t seen American White Pelicans in the Summer before.
This Red Winged Blackbird successfully drove this Osprey and his mate away.
We got very close to this brown Headed Nuthatch, who just ignored us.
Several Eastern Kingbirds were flycatching in the area.
This Red Headed Woodpecker was a nice find.
Many Great Egrets were feeding in the marsh.
Great Blue Herons were almost as numerous as Egrets.
I wasn’t able to get a better look at this Glossy Ibis.
Red Winged Blackbirds were very active everywhere.
We saw three Delmarva Fox Squirrels today.