The weather man promised sunny, and he delivered. I got to Bombay Hook near dawn, and there were plenty of good birds just waiting to be photographed.
I was glad to see the usual suspects, Ducks, Avocets and Swans, but the Falcons and a single Snow Goose were the icing.
I imagine I’ll make a few more trips before the season is over.
The entrance to Bombay Hook.
This Great Blue Heron was the first bird I saw this morning.
Northern Shoveler numbers are increasing.
Many Black Ducks were feeding in the marsh.
Northern Pintails were well represented.
A large flock of American Avocets was present.
There were more female Green Winged Teals than females.
This Peregrine Falcon was a big surprise. Bombay Hook isn’t their usual habitat, and I haven’t seen very many.
Today’s second Falcon was this Merlin, another bird I don’t often see.
It seemed odd that only one Snow Goose was present.