River Otter at Schoolhouse Pond

Our local weatherman promised sunny and warm and we got cloudy and cold with a few sprinkles. Some days I feel as though I shouldn’t bother with taking pictures in such light, but the technology is getting better and I hate to miss a chance to go out.
This is my second trip to Schoolhouse Pond, and I anticipate making several more this year.

Eastern Towhee

I haven’t seen an Eastern Towhee in a while.

White Throated Sparrow

White Throated Sparrows will be heading North soon.

Osprey

Osprey

Osprey

This Osprey wasn’t having much luck.

American Coot

This American Coot seemed to be the only one in the pond.

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

This Great Blue Heron was fishing under the pier.

Tree Swallow

It’s hard to get a Tree Swallow in flight.

Northern Shoveller

Northern Shoveller

Northern Shoveller

Northern Shovellers seem to like this pond.

Wilson's Snipe

Wilson's Snipe

Wilson’s Snipes have near perfect camouflage.

River Otter

River Otter

River Otter

I arrived early enough to see these River Otters, who are largely nocturnal.