Sanderling at Sandy Point.

Low clouds prevented any hint of a sunrise this morning, so I wandered the beach with my 300 mm zoom but didn’t find much. It’s pretty dark, and photo opps are hard to find.

Terrapin continues to disappoint, warbler-wise. I saw a few, but they stayed in the shade and moved on quickly.

I spent more time with the bugs today, and did a little better.

Common Yellowthroat Warbler 2016-8

This Common Yellowthroat was today’s only warbler.

Snowy Egret 2016-122

A few Snowy Egrets were foraging in the marsh ponds.

Great Egret 2016-53

This Great Egret took off as I arrived.

Sanderling 2016-6

This Sanderling was right sat my feet.

Dragonfly 88 Dragonfly 91

Dragonfly 89

Dragonfly 90

Many Dragonflies were mating.

Red Admiral 5

Monarch 34

Monarchs are still present in small numbers.

Deer-61

This young buck stared at me a while before bounding off.

Bullfrog 4

Old Faithful was in his regular spot.

Spider 272

This is a Garden Spider.

Spider Web 6

It’s tough to get a good shot of a Spider Web.

Turtle 68

I almost stepped on this Eastern Box Turtle.