I had planned to go to Sandy Point this morning, but then I heard there were Black Skimmers at Bombay Hook, so I changed plans.
The weather was perfect, clear skies, in the 70s. I was surprised there were so few people. Many, many herons and egrets were feeding in Raymond pool. I found very little in Shearness pool.
I found two life birds and got a couple of decent images, so I’ll call it a good day.
![Diamondback Terrapin 2019 Diamondback Terrapin 2019](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Diamondback-Terrapin-2019.jpg?resize=584%2C459&ssl=1)
The Diamondback Terrapin is Maryland’s state reptile.
![Glossy Ibis 2019-1 Glossy Ibis 2019-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Glossy-Ibis-2019-1.jpg?resize=584%2C462&ssl=1)
A small flock of Glossy Ibis flew overhead.
![Great Egret 2019-100 Great Egret 2019-100](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Great-Egret-2019-100.jpg?resize=584%2C461&ssl=1)
![Great Egret 2019-101 Great Egret 2019-101](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Great-Egret-2019-101.jpg?resize=584%2C481&ssl=1)
This Great Egret seemed to be gathering sticks. I don;t know what the reddish tail feathers mean.
![Great Egret 2019-103 Great Egret 2019-103](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Great-Egret-2019-103.jpg?resize=584%2C490&ssl=1)
![Red Winged Blackbird 2019-101 Red Winged Blackbird 2019-101](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Red-Winged-Blackbird-2019-101.jpg?resize=584%2C502&ssl=1)
There are so many Red Winged Blackbirds you almost don’t see them. Their loud, frequent calls can be very noticeable.
![Barsn Swallow 2019 Barn Swallow 2019](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Barsn-Swallow-2019.jpg?resize=584%2C503&ssl=1)
Many Barn Swallows nest at Bombay Hook.
![Willet 2019-1 Willet 2019-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Willet-2019-1.jpg?resize=584%2C429&ssl=1)
This Willet flew right overhead.
![Canada Goose 2019 Canada Goose 2019](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Canada-Goose-2019.jpg?resize=584%2C390&ssl=1)
Some Canada Geese may stay here year around.
![Black Skimmer 2019-2 Black Skimmer 2019-2](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Black-Skimmer-2019-2.jpg?resize=584%2C426&ssl=1)
![Black Skimmer 2019-1 Black Skimmer 2019-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Black-Skimmer-2019-1.jpg?resize=584%2C447&ssl=1)
Black Skimmers always put on a good show.
![Black Skimmer 2019-3 Black Skimmer 2019-3](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Black-Skimmer-2019-3.jpg?resize=584%2C508&ssl=1)
![Turkey Vulture 2019 Turkey Vulture 2019](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Turkey-Vulture-2019.jpg?resize=584%2C456&ssl=1)
A close look at a Turkey Vulture.
![Common Yellowthroat 2019 Common Yellowthroat 2019](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Common-Yellowthroat-2019.jpg?resize=584%2C455&ssl=1)
I saw two Common Yellowthroat Warblers.
![Seaside Sparrow 2019-1 Seaside Sparrow 2019-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Seaside-Sparrow-2019-1.jpg?resize=584%2C399&ssl=1)
My first Seaside Sparrow.
![Fox 2019-1 Fox 2019-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fox-2019-1.jpg?resize=584%2C501&ssl=1)
These Fox kits were out exploring.
![Seaside Sparrow 2019-2 Seaside Sparrow 2019-2](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Seaside-Sparrow-2019-2.jpg?resize=584%2C514&ssl=1)