A typical June day, with temps in the eighties early in the day. I left the house around 5:30 AM and went to Possum Point, The Nature Center at USNA and Truxtun Park.
This Yellow Breasted Chat greeted me early on.
I saw several Blue Grosbeaks.
This female Cardinal was co-habiting this shrub with a female Goldfinch.
These two Grackles are probably planning the day’s activities.
I’ve grown to like the House Finch.
A female Goldfinch posed for several minutes, even as several joggers went by.
It would be difficult to escape the sound of Male Cardinals serenading.
This Osprey flew off his perch just as I snapped the shutter.
I’ve been watching this nesting Acadian Flycatcher for nearly two weeks, and the incubation period is about the same. I wouldn’t be surprised to see some chicks very soon.
All of your photos are so beautiful and inspiring.
Thank you.
It’s a pleasure to take them, and gratifying that others enjoy them as much as I do.
Your photos are very nice, but FYI, your Great-crested is actually an Acadian Flycatcher. The bird you have labeled a Fox Sparrow is actually a fledgling House Finch. Fox Sparrows breed well north of here. The subtle differences between species can be tricky.
Thanks, Mark. Someone else pointed that out, and it’s not the first time I’ve had trouble with an ID. So much to learn.