Two Falcons and a Snow Goose at Bombay Hook NWR.

The weather man promised sunny, and he delivered.  I got to Bombay Hook near dawn, and there were plenty of good birds just waiting to be photographed.

I was glad to see the usual suspects, Ducks, Avocets and Swans, but the Falcons and a single Snow Goose were the icing.

I imagine I’ll make a few more trips before the season is over.

Bombay Hook Entrance

The entrance to Bombay Hook.

Great Blue Heron 2017-124

This Great Blue Heron was the first bird I saw this morning.

Northern Shoveler 2017-48

Northern Shoveler numbers are increasing.

Black Duck 2017-8

Many Black Ducks were feeding in the marsh.

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Northern Pintail 2017-55

Northern Pintail 2017-54

Northern Pintails were well represented.

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American Avocet 2017-14

A large flock of American Avocets was present.

Green Winged Teal 2017-27

Green Winged Teal 2017-28

There were more female Green Winged Teals than females.

Peregrine Falcon 2017-3

This Peregrine Falcon was a big surprise. Bombay Hook isn’t their usual habitat, and I haven’t seen very many.

Merlin 2017-1

Today’s second Falcon was this Merlin, another bird I don’t often see.

Snow Goose 2017-24

It seemed odd that only one Snow Goose was present.