I made the 75 mile trek to Bombay Hook this morning, just to see what might be showing up there. It’s a big marsh, and they often have birds we don’t see here.
I saw Avocets and Ibises, and a few flyover birds I didn’t recognize, but it wasn’t as active as in the past. Still, there was plenty of action and it was worth the trek.
Many Goldfinches were feeding near the marsh.
Black Crowned Night Herons nest at Bombay Hook.
I saw only a few Mallards.
These appear to be Sanderlings.
Many Forster’s Terns were fishing in the marsh.
Many Snowy Egrets were foraging.
Great Egrets were also numerous.
A flock of about 10 Glossy Ibises flew over early this morning.
This large Snapping Turtle may have been looking for a place to lay her eggs.
This Mud Turtle is missing his left front foot, but seems to get around just fine.
This young Fox was almost fearless.