Yet another excellent day! I had planned to stop at Sandy Point, but the rain hadn’t quite stopped, so I didn’t get started until 5:30, and I went straight to Terrapin. The warblers didn’t show like they did yesterday, but I saw a couple of first of years, so that was fine.
I then stopped at Kent Narrows, which was a bust. CBEC was somewhat better, with this year’s first Barn Swallows and a Green Heron.
This Bluebird was contesting ownership of a nest box with a Tree Swallow.
This may be the same Eastern Kingbird I saw yesterday.
I’m having success with the Tree Swallows by using my 300mm lens and standing quite near the nest box.
Another nesting Canada Goose.
I would have liked better light for this Green Heron.
Ospreys fish at the main lake at CBEC.
This Chickadee has a nest in this box.
Gray Catbirds are still passing through, and many of them will stay through the Summer.
This Red Winged Blackbird was foraging in the grass.
This bird had me stumped for a while. It’s a female Indigo Bunting.
Carolina Wrens really put their all into singing.
Two Great Blue Herons were fishing in the marsh pond.
FOY Red Eyed Vireo.
Barn Swallows have recently arrived.
This may be the first Great Egret I’ve seen at Terrapin.
I almost stepped on a Muskrat pup by the side of the path.
Stunning and yet sensitive photos of all kinds of birds. Your friend Claire Weintraub told me about your site. Great job Hugh. I have a friend who would love to bird with you. I’m taking her this week to our home on Monhegan island to see the cast of winged ones on the flyway.