Ring Necked Duck at Lake Artemesia.

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I met Graeme at Lake Artemesia this morning, and we went hunting for a few good birds that have been reported recently.

We circled the lake three times and walked some of the paths and did fairly well, though we didn’t find all the good stuff-I really wanted a Tree Sparrow, but it wasn’t to be.

Lake Artemesia 4

Lake Artemesia 3

Lake Artemesia in the morning.

Lake Artemesia 2

Entrance to the lake.

Accident

I wrecked my truck on the way home. Not my fault, but a real pain in the ass.

Canada Goose 2016-3

If you’re near the water in this part of MD, you’ll find a Canada Goose or two.

Redhead 2016-3

Redhead 2016-4

A small flock of Redheads was feeding in the lake.

Swamp Sparrow 20126-1

This Swamp Sparrow was a mild surprise.

Bald Eagle 2016-22

This Bald Eagle flew over the lake.

Swamp Sparrow 20126-1

This Swamp Sparrow was a mild surprise.

Hooded Merganser 2016-1

Hooded Merganser 2016-2

I haven’t seen as many Hooded Mergansers as in previous years.

Mallard 2016-21 Mallard 2016-20

Mallard 2016-19

Mallards were foraging alongside the other ducks.

Ring Necked Duck 2016-1

Ring Necked Duck 2016-2

This is only my second Ring Necked Duck sighting of the year.