Common Loon at Lake Artemesia.

I talked to Graeme last night, and he reported a Common Loon at Lake Artemesia, so I made the trek this morning to see if I could find it. I’ve always liked Loons. I got lucky right away.

Other migrants are starting to show up as well, including Orioles.

Orchard Oriole 2017-3 Orchard Oriole 2017-4

Orchard Oriole 2017-2

I finally got a good look at the Orchard Oriole.

Red Breasted Merganser 2017-27

Red Breasted Merganser 2017-26

Red Breasted Merganser 2017-25

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Red Breasted Merganser 2017-20

This Red Breasted Merganser flew in while I was circling the lake.

Carolina Wren 2017-1

I haven’t posted a Carolina Wren in a while.

Cedar Waxwing 2017-1

Cedar Waxwings have been missing for a while.

Barn Swallow 2017-3

Barn Swallows are making nests in the gazebo.

Green Heron 2017-3

This Green Heron flew into the bushes near me.

Starling 2017-1

This Starling just had a bath.

Crow 2017-3

This Crow looked good in this evergreen.

Common Loon 2017-2

Common Loon 2017-4

Common Loon 2017-3

Today’s prize; the Common Loon.