Black Scoter at Thomas Point.

It was a much warmer, less windy day, and I stayed at Thomas Point longer than usual. The birds weren’t quite as cooperative, but it was pleasant just to sit and watch for a while.

I met some nice ladies who directed me to a place just down the road from the point, and I found some nice birds there as well.

Tundra Swan 2017-8 Tundra Swan 2017-7 Tundra Swan 2017-6

Tundra Swan 2017-5

I’m not sure why these Tundra Swans were making such a commotion.

Horned Grebe 2017-2 Horned Grebe 2017-1

Horned Grebe 2017-3

My first Horned Grebe of the season.

Hooded Merganser 2017-71 Hooded Merganser 2017-70 Hooded Merganser 2017-12

Hooded Merganser 2017-72

I found these Hooded Mergansers at Southbreeze Lane.

Great Blue Heron 2017-2

I spooked this Great Blue Heron.

Crow 2017-1

This Crow was very noisy.

Song Sparrow 2017-4

My Song Sparrow friend continues his quest.

Long Tailed Duck 2017-3

I found a single Long Tailed Duck when I first arrived.

Common Goldeneye 2017-26

Common Goldeneye 2017-27

There’s still a few Common Goldeneyes around.

Bufflehead 2017-23 Bufflehead 2017-22

Bufflehead 2017-25

Buffleheads continue to be the most common duck.

Surf Scoter 2017-5

Black Scoter 2017-3

This flock of Black Scoters flew in as I was watching some other birds.