Forster’s Tern at Terrapin Nature Park.

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I stopped at Sandy Point for an hour and didn’t take a single picture. No birds, no sunrise, not even a colorful sky. Bummer.

Terrapin continues to delight. No new warblers, but a good supply of the old ones.  They’re tough little buggers to shoot, as they are constantly feeding and often burrow deep into the trees, looking for insects.

Some terns put on a nice show. They can be as challenging as the warblers, as they move quickly and erratically, and are not at all large.

Chickadee 2016-23

Several Chickadees were feeding noisily.

Northern Parula 2016-1

There’s just enough of this Northern Parula for an ID.

Cardinal 2016-20

This Cardinal is molting.

Red Eyed Vireo 2016-5

I haven’t seen many Red Eyed Vireos this year.

Downy Woodpecker 2016-8

A Downy Woodpecker was feeding alongside the warblers.

American Redstart 2016-13

American Redstarts are still passing through in large numbers.

Magnolia Warbler 2016-5

The Magnolia Warbler is another warbler who’s fall plumage is much duller than the spring plumage.

Common Yellowthroat Warbler 2016-10

I saw a lot of Common Yellowthroat Warblers.

Caspian Tern 2016-28

This is a Caspian Tern. Note the red beak, black head and large size.

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Forster's Tern 2016-30

The head color pattern can help ID the Forster’s Tern.

Monarch 35

And a Monarch butterfly.