Pileated Woodpecker at Quiet Waters Park.

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It was awfully cold for April this morning, so I waited for a little warmth before I headed to Quiet Waters.

It was a good day, with plenty of activity and good light. It seems as though migration is underway, and I expect to see some good birds in the coming weeks.

Common Loon 2016-1

I waited half an hour for this Common Loon to get closer, but he never did

Osprey 2016-27 Osprey 2016-26 Osprey 2016-25 Osprey 2016-24

Osprey 2016-28

Ospreys were fishing everywhere I looked.

Double Crested Cormorant 2016-18 Double Crested Cormorant 2016-17 Double Crested Cormorant 2016-16

Double Crested Cormorant 2016-19

Double Crested Cormorants were numerous this morning.

Wood Duck 2016-15

Wood Duck 2016-16

Wood Ducks are becoming very active.

Pileated Woodpecker 2016-4 Pileated Woodpecker 2016-2 Pileated Woodpecker 2016-1

Pileated Woodpecker 2016-3

Pileated Woodpecker 2016-5

This Pileated Woodpecker landed almost at my feet as I was leaving, and foraged among the bushes along the path.