It’s that time of year again. Nesting is over for most birds, so they’re not as active. Migration hasn’t begun yet which means there’s not a lot of movement. I expect things to pick up very soon, but it’s been very slow for about three weeks.

I haven’t gone far in the last few days. It’s been hot, birds are scarce, and inspiration is in short supply. We had a small storm last night, so I tried Sandy Point in hopes of finding some strays.

There were the usual Gulls, in good  numbers, a couple of Terns and Egrets and a surprise juvenile Little Blue Heron. It was a worthwhile trip.

I found this Cardinal at Greenbury Point.

This Great Egret flew in as I was watching the gulls.

Two Forster’s Terns were loafing on the beach.

This Snowy Egret flew in at the same time as the Little Blue Heron.

These Herring Gulls seemed to be bathing.

Many Canada Geese were grazing in the grass.

I don’t often see Least Sandpipers by themsilves.

Many Laughing Gulls were present.

I had to study this Little Blue Heron for a few minutes to be sure of the ID.