American White Pelican at Blackwater NWR.

I went back to Blackwater this morning as I’d heard more ducks were in. I didn’t really find that many, but the Eagles and Pelicans made up for it.

American Wigeon 2016-8

American Wigeon 2016-7

American Wigeons are one of my favorites.

Canvasback 2016-20

Canvasbacks were fairly numerous.

Great Blue Heron 2016-104

This Great Blue Heron looked a little awkward as he too off.

Snow Goose 2016-9

A large flock of Snow Geese flew off as I approached the marsh.

Killdeer 2016-10

A few Killdeer were in the mud flats.

Hooded Merganser 2016-11

Hooded Merganser 2016-10

These Hooded Mergansers spooked easily.

Bald Eagle 2016-116

Bald Eagle 2016-115

Bald Eagle 2016-113

Bald Eagle 2016-112

There were plenty of Bald Eagles around today.

Tundra Swan 2016-24 Tundra Swan 2016-23

Tundra Swan 2016-22

A large flock of Tundra Swans was in the marsh.

American White Pelican 2016-4

American White Pelican 2016-5

American White Pelican 2016-3

This is the first time I’ve seen the Blackwater Pelicans in flight.