Black Duck at Blackwater NWR.

I made the trek yesterday, and it wasn’t very productive. The migrating ducks haven’t made it this far yet, and many of the refuge regulars have moved on.

I did manage a few respectable photos, but I’ll probably wait a few weeks before returning.

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Blackwater Dawn.

Great Egret 2017-149

Great Egret 2017-148

Several Great Egrets were foraging along Wildlife Drive.

Bald Eagle 2017-184

Bald Eagles were plentiful, as usual.

Red Headed Woodpecker 2017-79

Red Headed Woodpecker 2017-80

This is a juvenile red Headed Woodpecker.

Great Blue Heron 2017-118

Several Great Blue Herons were patiently fishing.

Red Headed Woodpecker 2017-79

Red Headed Woodpecker 2017-80

This is a juvenile red Headed Woodpecker.