It was much cooler the last couple of days, but too windy yesterday.  I set out early for Blackwater, and it was OK, if not spectacular. Egrets, Herons and Sandpipers just aren’t out in numbers yet.

I did find a few parents with chicks, some Eagles and Herons, but the star today was the Red headed Woodpecker.  They were very active. including mating and fetching food for their chicks. I was hoping for more variety, but it didn’t happen.

I don’t usually talk about such things, but I ran over a Raccoon this morning. There were three, right in the middle of the road. It was still quite dark, and there wasn’t anything I could do. I haven’t hit many animals in a car, and it wasn’t a good way to start the day.

Blackwater Dawn.

I seemed to see a Red Headed Woodpecker every time I turned around.

There were many vocal Red Winged Blackbirds.

Bald Eagles are still easy to find on Wildlife Drive.

This Red Winged Blackbird is feeding her chick.

This Osprey has two healthy chicks.

Eastern Kingbirds were plentiful.

Three Rabbits were feeding in the grass right in front of me.