Ruby Throated Hummingbird at Patuxent NWR.

I tried Patuxent South this morning in hopes of a few different birds, but didn’t have much luck. I walked around both lakes, and heard a few birds, but couldn’t get them to pose.

I also topped at Patuxent North Tract, but could only find a couple of hummingbirds in the shade.

 

Patuxent South 1 Patuxent South 2

 

Goose Pond 1

Views of Patuxent South.

Indigo Bunting 2016-10

This Indigo Bunting was the best bird of the day.

Bluebird 2016-11

I haven’t seen many Bluebirds this year.

Osprey 2016-66

Osprey 2016-65

This Blackbird was protecting his nest from the Osprey.

Mallard 2016-63

A pair of Mallards flew the length of the lake.

Killdeer 2016-6

You can usually find a Killdeer at Patuxent.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird 2016-7 Ruby Throated Hummingbird 2016-6 Ruby Throated Hummingbird 2016-5 Ruby Throated Hummingbird 2016-4

Ruby Throated Hummingbird 2016-4

Ruby Throated Hummingbird 2016-8

It’s tough to get a good Ruby Throated Hummingbird image in the shade.

Butterfly 29

Bee 217

Today’s bugs.