It’s still August, and the birding doldrums continue as usual. Migration is happening at least a little, because some birds, like Chats, have disappeared, and a few new ones are starting to appear, like Sandpipers.
I’ve been sticking to a routine: Check out Sandy Point for sunrise pics, possible migrating birds, Kent Narrows for a backup, then CBEC for a finale. Sometimes I check out Greenbury Point, as well.
Turkeys have been a frequent treat-I have more Turkey images this year than in all other years combined. Kingbirds, Terns, Ospreys and others are active at the moment, and I can feel a few warblers in the near future.
![CBEC 17 CBEC 17](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CBEC-17.jpg?resize=584%2C438&ssl=1)
![CBEC 18 CBEC 18](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CBEC-18.jpg?resize=584%2C390&ssl=1)
CBEC Dawn, looking across Lake Knapp.
![Osprey 2019-35 Osprey 2019-35](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Osprey-2019-35.jpg?resize=584%2C534&ssl=1)
Early morning Ospreys.
![Canada Goose 2019-20 Canada Goose 2019-20](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Canada-Goose-2019-20.jpg?resize=584%2C438&ssl=1)
Canada Geese at dawn.
![Eastern Kingbird 2019-7 Eastern Kingbird 2019-7](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Eastern-Kingbird-2019-7.jpg?resize=584%2C348&ssl=1)
These Eastern Kingbirds are moving through the area.
![Eastern Kingbird 2019-8 Eastern Kingbird 2019-8](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Eastern-Kingbird-2019-8.jpg?resize=584%2C469&ssl=1)
Many Eastern Kingbirds are on the move.
![Least Sandpiper 2019-2 Least Sandpiper 2019-2](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Least-Sandpiper-2019-2.jpg?resize=584%2C515&ssl=1)
![Least Sandpiper 2019-1 Least Sandpiper 2019-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Least-Sandpiper-2019-1.jpg?resize=584%2C393&ssl=1)
As soon as the mudflats appear, you can count on sandpipers like these Least Sandpipers.
![Least Sandpiper 2019-3 Least Sandpiper 2019-3](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Least-Sandpiper-2019-3.jpg?resize=584%2C618&ssl=1)
Least Sandpipers do this wing flap thing often as they are feeding.
![Feather 2019-02 Feather 2019-02](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Feather-2019-02.jpg?resize=584%2C370&ssl=1)
A Blue Jay feather.
![Wild Turkey 2019-44 Wild Turkey 2019-44](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Wild-Turkey-2019-44.jpg?resize=584%2C457&ssl=1)
![Wild Turkey 2019-48 Wild Turkey 2019-48](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Wild-Turkey-2019-48.jpg?resize=584%2C440&ssl=1)
I know they roost in trees, but I was surprised to see this.
![Great Crested Flycatcher 2019-108 Great Crested Flycatcher 2019-108](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Great-Crested-Flycatcher-2019-108.jpg?resize=584%2C418&ssl=1)
![Robin 2019-1 Robin 2019-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Robin-2019-1.jpg?resize=584%2C471&ssl=1)
My first flight shot of a Robin.,
![Great Crested Flycatcher 2019-107 Great Crested Flycatcher 2019-107](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Great-Crested-Flycatcher-2019-107.jpg?resize=584%2C439&ssl=1)
Great Crested Flycatchers seem to be on the move.
![Snowy Egret 2019-106 Snowy Egret 2019-106](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Snowy-Egret-2019-106.jpg?resize=584%2C419&ssl=1)
This Snowy Egret is looking for a meal.
![Brown Headed Nuthatch 2019-2 Brown Headed Nuthatch 2019-2](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Brown-Headed-Nuthatch-2019-2.jpg?resize=584%2C478&ssl=1)
There are many Brown Headed Nuthatches at CBEC, but getting close enough for a pic can be damnading.
![Red Headed Woodpecker 2019-24 Red Headed Woodpecker 2019-24](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Red-Headed-Woodpecker-2019-24.jpg?resize=584%2C462&ssl=1)
![Red Headed Woodpecker 2019-23 Red Headed Woodpecker 2019-23](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Red-Headed-Woodpecker-2019-23.jpg?resize=584%2C556&ssl=1)
A juvenile Red Headed Woodpecker in poor light.
![Osprey 2019-34 Osprey 2019-34](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Osprey-2019-34.jpg?resize=584%2C476&ssl=1)
These young Ospreys seem to be doing well.
![Mockingbird 2019-3 Mockingbird 2019-3](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Mockingbird-2019-3.jpg?resize=584%2C509&ssl=1)
BCEC is a real Mockingbird haven.
![Eastern Wood Peewee 2019-1 Eastern Wood Peewee 2019-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Eastern-Wood-Peewee-2019-1.jpg?resize=584%2C545&ssl=1)
![Eastern Phoebe 2019-1 Eastern Phoebe 2019-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Eastern-Phoebe-2019-1.jpg?resize=584%2C490&ssl=1)
These Wood Peewees are passing through.
![Ruby Throated Hummingbird 2019-1 Ruby Throated Hummingbird 2019-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Ruby-Throated-Hummingbird-2019-1.jpg?resize=584%2C485&ssl=1)
This Ruby Throated Hummingbird is fueling up for migration.
![Green Heron 2019-12 Green Heron 2019-12](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Green-Heron-2019-12.jpg?resize=584%2C498&ssl=1)
I see several Green Herons every day.
![Brown Thrasher 2019-25 Brown Thrasher 2019-25](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Brown-Thrasher-2019-25.jpg?resize=584%2C478&ssl=1)
Brown Thrashers are thriving.
![Eastern Towhee 2019-7 Eastern Towhee 2019-7](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Eastern-Towhee-2019-7.jpg?resize=584%2C432&ssl=1)
![Eastern Towhee 2019-6 Eastern Towhee 2019-6](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Eastern-Towhee-2019-6.jpg?resize=584%2C433&ssl=1)
This is a juvenile Eastern Towhee.
![Yellow Warbler 2019-2 Yellow Warbler 2019-2](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Yellow-Warbler-2019-2.jpg?resize=584%2C450&ssl=1)
![Yellow Warbler 2019-1 Yellow Warbler 2019-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Yellow-Warbler-2019-1.jpg?resize=584%2C509&ssl=1)
This Yellow Warbler was a surprise.
![Eastern Box Turtle 13 Eastern Box Turtle 13](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Eastern-Box-Turtle-13.jpg?resize=584%2C405&ssl=1)
I found several Eastern Box Turtles this week.