American Redstart at Terrapin Nature Park.

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Sunrise was better than average, and a Sanderling posed for me, so the day got off to a good start.

The big fields at Terrapin wasn’t at all productive, but  I found some warblers in the trails on the way to the beach. They were mostly Redstarts, and it didn’t last long., but it’s certainly a good start.

The marsh ponds were not as productive as usual.

Sandy Point 288

Sandy Point 289

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

Sanderling 2016-3

Sanderling 2016-2

This Sanderling started foraging 50 yards up the beach, and wandered right in front of the lens.

Snowy Egret 2016-121

There were only a few Snowy Egrets around today.

Cooper's Hawk 2016-2

Cooper's Hawk 2016-1

I haven’t seen many hawks lately, so this Cooper’s Hawk was a nice surprise.

Baltimore Oriole 2016-20

Baltimore Oriole 2016-21

This Baltimore Oriole is probably a first year bird.

American Redstart 2016-4

American Redstart 2016-5

I saw 10 or more American Redstarts.

Red Spotted Purple 6

Red Spotted Purple 7

This a Red Spotted Purple.