It’s still pretty slow around here, so I went to Blackwater this morning. Wading birds are still in short supply, but the Ospreys are about to fledge, and my Red Headed friends are very active.
I checked out the Swallows and Terns at the bridge on Key Wallace Drive, and was lucky enough to run into a River Otter. Otters are cool, and I don’t see enough of them.

Sunrise at Blackwater NWR.

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


These young Osprey will be flying soon.


The adult Red Headed Woodpecker is still feeding this youngster.


This Eastern Kingbird was flycatching on Key Wallace Drive.


A few Forster’s Terns have settled in along Wildlife Drive.


Bald Eagles are usually easy to find.


This River Otter was a real treat.
Nice collection!! Love the young red-headed, and yes! That otter!! Fun!!
Dotty
Thanks, Dotty!