I got up early, determined to give Blackwater a try even though it’s early in the season. It wasn’t a waste, but the good birds just weren’t there.

A few Eagles put on a show, and there were plenty of Northern Shovellers, but not much else.

I stopped at Oakley Street for a while and got e few decent shots of the last of the season’s ducks.

Bald Eagles are active at this time of year.

A few Canvasbacks are still lingering.

Scaup were well represented in the crowd of ducks.

A few Redheads were feeding near shore.

Many Northern Shovellers were foraging in the marsh.

Dozens of Song Sparrows were in the area.

I see more American Wigeons at Oakley Street than any other place.