Common Loon at Thomas Point.

It’s been a slow couple of days. I got out to Sandy Point yesterday, after being rained out in the morning, and to Lake Artemesia the day before, but there hasn’t been much to see. A Blackwater trip was ruined by a  deer hunt that I failed to see on the Blackwater web page.

I did OK today. Not a lot of birds, but a few good pics, especially of the Loon, one of my favorite birds.

Northern Pintail 2017-66

I found this Northern Pintail at Blackwater.

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Tundra Swan 2017-71

Tundra Swans have arrived in good numbers.

Canvasback 2017-19

I saw only three Canvasbacks.

Mallard 2017-54

 

Mallard 2017-55

This Mallard was also at Blackwater.

Bufflehead 2017-63

I’m seeing more Buffleheads now.

Ring Necked Duck 2017-22

Ring-necked Ducks have a subtle beauty.

Surf Scoter 2017-28

A few Surf Scoters were feeding at Thomas Point.

Bald Eagle 2017-221

You can almost always find a Bald Eagle at Blackwater.

Northern Harrier 2017-21 Northern Harrier 2017-19

Northern Harrier 2017-20

This Northern Harrier was more cooperative than most.

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Common Loon 2017-11

This Common Loon and two of his friends were hanging around the point this morning.