Back to Blackwater this morning. I didn’t have that much luck yesterday, so it seemed worth a try. I was very surprised at the lack of wading birds, and birds in general were fewer.
I tried DeCoursey Bridge and the bridge on Key Wallace as well, but there wasn’t a lot going on there either.
I still ended up with a few decent shots, so it will have to do.
I found this Skunk along Wildlife Drive.
These Purple Martins are probably grouping for migration.
The Red Headed Woodpeckers were very active. but didn’t pose well.
This Laughing Gull was on Key Wallace Drive.
Eastern Kingbirds are still numerous.
Two Orchard Orioles were foraging on Wildlife Drive.
Two Green Herons were calling loudly.
This is a Winter Wren, and a mild surprise.
Blackwater is a good place to find Brown Headed Nuthatches.
Chickadees seem to do well everywhere.
This young Osprey is just learning how to hunt.
This appears to be a juvenile Blue Grosbeak.
Monarchs seem to be doing well.
Many of these Red Dragonflies are found along Wildlife Drive.
Spicebush Swallowtails are numerous also.