The routine hasn’t changed much; Local parks, check the heronry, try the Eastern Shore. Graeme and I went to Bombay Hook a few days ago and saw a lot of birds, including a tree full of Night herons.
I’d been hearing the Trumpeters were in the area, but had only seen them once until I found them at Beach Road. It looks a lot like they’re building a nest, but it’s not a sure thing. I thin k that’s a relatively rare occurrence in MD, so it could be exciting.
No warblers to speak of yet, but a couple of owls and some Wood Ducks make up for it.
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Many Great Egrets were in the marshes.
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This Great Egret was feeding at Quiet Waters.
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Many Ospreys are nesting at Possum Point.
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Wood Ducks are doing well.
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We found this American Kestrel as we left Bombay Hook.
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A single Common Merganser showed up at Bombay Hook.
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Green Winged Teal were abundant.
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This Red Winged Blackbird was looking for a mate.
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Mute Swans regularly breed at Bombay Hook.
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We saw over ten Bald Eagles.
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I counted fifteen Black Crowned Night Herons.
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These Great Horned Owl chicks are doing well.
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Look Closely to see this Barred Owl.
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All t he birds in the heronry seem to be incubating.
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This barnyard Mallard is nesting at Quiet Waters.
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The Trumpeter Swans disappeared into the reeds, where they appear4ed to be making a nest.