Wood Ducks at Quiet Waters.

It’s been two weeks since I posted anything. We had crap weather, lots of snow and ice and not much in the way of birds.

We’re on our second consecutive 60 degree day now, and things are picking up. Wood Ducks are mating and Pileateds are drumming.  The Swans and ducks are still with us, but not for much longer.

White Throated Sparrow 2021-18

White Throated Sparrows will be with us for a while.

Carolina Wren 2021-5

This Carolina Wren was singing loudly.

Canvasback 2021-80

Canvasback 2021-89

The average Canvasback population appears to be 200+.

Canvasback 2021-85

Tundra Swan 2021-84 Tundra Swan 2021-87

Tundra Swan 2021-83

There’s regularly 40-50 Tundra Swans near Thomas Point.

Dark Eyed Junco 2020-14

Dark Eyed Juncos are in every nook and crannie.

Black Duck 2021-8

These Black Ducks are hanging out at Thomas Point.

Eastern Bluebird 2020-12

Eastern Bluebird 2020-11

Learn the Bluebird’s song and you’ll hear it everywhere in the park.

Red Shouldered Hawk 2021-15

Red Shouldered Hawk 2021-16

A pair of Red Shouldered Hawks is nesting in the park.

Bald Eagle 2021-10

This Bald Eagle was perched overlooking Thomas Point.

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Bufflehead 2021-52

 

Bufflehead 2021-55

Canvasback 2021-89

The average Canvasback population appears to be 200+.

Mourning Dove 2021-1

I hear Mourning Doves more often than I see them.

Mallard 2021-22

Spring Mallards can be quite feisty.

 

Redhead 2021-27

There’s usually a few Redheads in the flock.

Carolina Chickadee 2021-2

Carolina Wren 2021-7

It’s a little unusual to see a Carolina Wren cling to the bark instead of perching.

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Wood Duck 2021-6

At least two pairs of Wood Ducks are nesting in the park.

Pileated Woodpecker 2021-6

Pileated Woodpecker 2021-7

This Pileated Woodpecker can do some serious damage to a tree.

Downy Woodpecker 2021-7

Downy Woodpeckers seem to be doing well.