After completing a small job yesterday morning, I headed for Fort Smallwood under clear skies and nice temps in the 50s. It’s a beautiful, well maintained park on the bay in Pasadena, but 2 hours produced very few results. I walked nearly the whole length of the waterfront, and spent some time in the woods, but the birds weren’t cooperating. I did so poorly I didn’t post anything yesterday.
Today I arrived at Terrapin Nature Park around 7:00, anticipating a much better day, but it was slow there as well. I did see a young dead deer, which is a first, but the avian population was sparse and reluctant to pose.
I saw several hawks at Fort Smallwood, but most flew off as soon as they were in sight. This Sharp Shinned Hawk flew overhead near the water.
This pair of Flickers was foraging in the leaves.
There was a large and active Blue Jay population at the park.
This Dark Eyed Junco chose a nice place to pose.
I’ve seen many Great Blue Herons in flight, and it’s an elegant visual experience.
This Ring Billed Gull was one of the very few waterbirds I saw.
These Canada Geese were probably searching for food.
This small flock of Bufflehead Ducks seemed to be enjoying the weather.
I pass up many more Mockingbirds than I shoot, but this one posed with a nice background.
I have no idea what happened to this very young deer. The Turkey Vultures were gathering only a short while later.
This is an unusual pose for a Downy Woodpecker. I can’t recall getting a perched Downy from the front. Notice how the stiff tail is propping him up.
Great photos Hugh! You have quite a good eye and always take such nice shots. Love the Blue Jay and the Downy with the tail prop.
Oops hit send to soon… The GBH’s reflection in the water isbeautiful.
Thanks, Diane. I liked that reflection as well, and took a little time to get it in there.