I had a very good day today. The weather was perfect, with good light, and the birds cooperated very nicely.
The cast of characters at Blackwater is changing a bit, with more Terns and Snowy Egrets and fewer large wading birds.
I got some good looks at the Terns and my Red Headed friend,as well as some Purple Martins who are getting ready to migrate soon.
Blackwater Dawn.
This Eastern Kingbird was the first bird I saw this morning.
Snowy Egrets are just arriving at Blackwater.
I c aught this Chickadee at the right moment.
The Barn Swallow colony is still at the bridge.
This Great Blue Heron appeared to be chilling.
Many Tree Swallows were feeding along Wildlife Drive.
I only found 4 Great Egrets this morning.
2 Green Herons were resting along the roadside.
Many Forster’s Terns were roosting in the marsh.
The bird on the left is a juvenile.
The Red Headed Woodpeckers are still very active.
Many Forster’s Terns were roosting in the marsh.
There’s always several Bald Eagle to be seen at Blackwater.
These Double Crested Cormorants are at the bridge on Key Wallace Drive.
I haven’t seen an Orchard Oriole in awhile.