Lesser Scaup at Thomas Point.

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Hugh

I’ve been going to Thomas Point and Quiet Waters most days, with looks at Possum Point, Lake Artemesia and Schoolhouse Pond. No place has been exciting, but I’m seeing a decent variety overall.

Tundra Swans and Canvasbacks are here in good numbers now, and Scoters and Scaup are here as well. Loons and Grebes are lagging. A few Common Goldeneyes are at Thomas Point.

I didn’t make the Eastern Shore yet, but it won’t be long.

Dawn at Possum Point.

Working Whitehall Bay.

“Woodie”, the Thomas Point Wood Duck.

“Woofie” is still loitering with the Mallards at Thomas Point.

75-80 Tundra Swans are wintering near my friend’s house. They get quite feisty at times.

This is a pair of Canvasbacks.

Many Buffleheads are feeding at the point.

A small flock of Ruddy Ducks is staying near the point.

Close up of a Redhead.

The pond at Schoolhouse Pond.

Most Lesser Scaup are staying well out from shore.

Ring Necked Ducks at Lake Artemesia.

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Hugh

It’s been almost a week since I posted anything. Weather accounts for a day or two, and a shortage of birds is to blame for the rest. I know there have been more birds in previous years, but some variation must be normal

I’ve been staying on this side of the bridge to avoid possible traffic problems with the current construction. I will get there soon because there’s a lot of good spots to check.

There’s a lot of feisty Swans, so I look for the action shots.

I was lucky to get this close to this Red Shouldered Hawk.

The Redhead is a very handsome duck.

This red headed Woodpecker has found a breakfast bush.

This is a female Lesser Scaup.

Everyone gets excited at feeding time.

Male Buffleheads have pink feet.

Ring Necked Ducks don’t often pose for flight shots.

Peregrine Falcon at Lake Artemesia.

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Hugh

It’s been another slow week. Ducks are trickling in, but not in numbers yet. The birds I’m finding at Thomas Point are numerous, but staying too far out for good images.

We lost a day or two to weather, but I got out most days. Quiet Waters has been particularly lousy this year, and Thomas Point is only just starting to pick up.

Anyway, the Falcon was a nice surprise. Maybe I’ll get to the Eastern Shore next week.