Brown Pelican at Thomas Point State Park.

We had rain yesterday, so I only got out for a short time. Sandy Point was a waste of time, and I didn’t see much at Jonas Green Park, either.

I did OK at Quiet Waters, so I went back this morning. It’s very slow, but there’s a few good birds around if you’re willing to wait for the action.

I was undecided about going to Thomas Point because it’s still early in the season. I gave it a try and was rewarded with two Brown Pelicans who flew by as I arrived. A Loon and a Pileated Woodpecker made for a decent day.

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Quiet Waters.

Gadwall 2017-10

This Gadwall was at the pond across from Jonas Green. You can almost always find ducks there.

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Mallard 2017-50

I was really drawn to the colors in the water surrounding these Mallards.

Pileated Woodpecker 2017-3

Pileated Woodpecker 2017-4

I saw this Pileated Woodpecker at a distance yesterday. When I heard him this afternoon, I was able to slowly sneak up on him.

Common Loon 2017-7

Common Loon 2017-5

Common Loon 2017-6

I’m always pleased to find a Common Loon.

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Bufflehead 2017-632

Buffleheads will be at Quiet Waters for quite while.

Canada Goose 2017-57

This Canada Goose was at Jonas Green.

Brown Pelican 2017-1

Brown Pelican 2017-2

My timing was perfect to find these Brown Pelicans. A couple of minutes later and I would have missed them.