Grasshopper Sparrow at Blackwater NWR.

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I made the trek to Blackwater again, in hopes of getting some more good birds, and it worked out. The wading birds are still AWOL, but others are taking their place.

It was a busy morning, and I took more pics than usual, including a lot of Purple Martins.

Blackwater Dawn 22

Blackwater dawn.

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Double Crested Cormorant 2017-33

I started by trying to get another Double Crested Cormorant with a fish.

 

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Eastern Kingbird 2017-29

This Eastern Kingbird is feeding a chick.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird 2017-13

Ruby Throated Hummingbird 2017-14

I just barely caught this Ruby Throated Hummingbird.

Forster's Tern 2017-58

Forster's Tern 2017-59

The Forster’s Terns were closer to shore than usual.

Goldfinch 2017-14

This Goldfinch was a nice find.

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Red Headed Woodpecker 2017-65

The Red Headed Woodpeckers were noisy and active this morning.

Belted Kingfisher 2017-5

I haven’t seen a Belted Kingfisher in quite a while.

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Purple Martin 2017-35

I spent too much time trying to capture Purple Martins in flight.

Grasshopper Sparrow 2017-4

Grasshopper Sparrow 2017-5

This Grasshopper Sparrow was right in front of the visitor center.

Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly 5

Today’s Bugs.

Wasp 21 Butterfly 64 Skipper 53