There’s still not much happening around here, so I went to Blackwater again this morning.
Things are definitely picking up, with many more ducks, more active eagles and a lot of sparrows.
Perfect light and a small flock of Wood Ducks made it a very good day.
Blackwater Dawn.
Northern Shovelers have returned, but not in large numbers.
Many Bald Eagles were hunting this morning. I saw 4 in the air at one time.
A female and first year male Wood Duck. The first I’ve seen at Blackwater.
A male Hooded Merganser.
I saw many, many Mallards.
Ruddy Ducks are still scarce.
A large flock of Northern Pintails was the largest I’ve ever seen.
Hundreds of Canada Geese were feeding in the marsh.
Groundhogs don’t often sit still long enough for a portrait.