Snowy Egret at Terrapin Nature Park.

The weather has been sucky and migrating birds scarce. I’ve been getting out most days, but finding interesting birds has been a challenge.

Today was a little better, but it was very cloudy, which makes for lousy light. I ran into a couple of interesting people and spent as much time yakking as taking photos.

Great Horned Owl 2017-6

Great Horned Owl 2017-5

A butt shot of the Great Horned Owl returning to the nest.

 

Great Horned Owl 2017-4

Great Horned Owl 2017-3

Another visit to the Great Horned Owlet.

Ruddy Duck 2017-4

A few Ruddy Ducks are still hanging out at CBEC.

Cackling Goose 2017-7

One more look at the Cackling Goose. The Asst. Director tells me this bird was a rescue last year, and is doing well.

Wood Duck 2017-28

This Wood Duck was swimming at Terrapin.

Tree Swallow 2017-33

Canada Goose 2017-18

These Canada Geese seem to be nesting at CBEC.

Red Winged Blackbird 2017-20

A female Red Winged Blackbird in good light.

Eastern Towhee 2017-2

I found this Eastern Towhee at Governor Bridge.

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher 2017-3

Blue Gray Gnatcatchers have returned.

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Tree Swallow 2017-34

It’s nice to see a Tree Swallow on a natural perch.

Osprey 2017-29

Osprey 2017-30

Several Ospreys are fishing in the marsh ponds.

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Snowy Egret 2017-18

A lone Snowy Egret was fishing at Terrapin.

Muskrat 17

This Muskrat was swimming in the marsh at Terrapin.