Since there’s not much to see locally, I made the trek to Blackwater this morning. It’s in Cambridge, which is about a 90 minute trip.

I’ve been there many times, and this may have been the least productive trip of all. There were no more ducks there than here, and that’s unusual at this time of year. I assume the warm weather has something to do with it.

I saw a number of eagles, but none were willing to pose. Lots of Mallards, Snow Geese, Canada Geese and a few distant American White Pelicans. A single Kestrel stayed around long enough for an image.

A somewhat disappointing trip, but better than I’ve been doing around here.

Entrance to the visitor Center at Blackwater. My first visit here was over 40 years ago.

The observation platform.

You’ll see Canada Geese anywhere you go on the Eastern Shore.

American White Pelicans rest in this exact spot every year.

A few American Wigeons were also at Oakley Street.

A small flock of Canvasbacks was hanging out at Oakley Street.

American Kestrels are often found on roadside wires.

Several Great Blue Herons were fishing in the marsh.

Thousands of Snow Geese were resting in the marsh.