It’s that time of year when birds are hard to find. Most have finished raising young, so they’re less active, and there’s no migratory movement going on. I exxpect thing to pick up in a few weeks.

I’ve been hitting the usual places, with shortened days due to the heat. There’s a few finds here and there, but nothing really exciting.

I went to Blackwater again this morning, and it was an improvement. Still no egrets or sandpipers, but a few images are good enough to publish.

Dawn at Sandy Point.

Osprey young have not quite finished fledging.

Red Headed Woodpeckers are still quite active.

Only a few Great Blue herons were hanging around.

This female Orchard Oriole landed right near me.

Tree Swallows and Barn Swallows have finished nesting and are gathering in groups.

Least Terns are fishing at Terrapin.

This Fox was foraging at Blackwater.