July 2, 2012

I had a doctor’s appointment this morning, so I stuck close to home, starting at Truxtun Park and dropping in quickly at Sandy Point State Park to get the lay of the land. It was, once again, too hot to spend any time there, and it didn’t look very promising;more like a Starling Factory with a few gulls lazing about, and a single Mockingbird dominating the parking lot.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Another low light shot (ISO 3200). but a very nice looking Red Bellied Woodpecker.

Northern Rough Winged Swallow

I believe this is a juvenile Northern Rough Winged Swallow, but I’m checking on it.

Beaver

This Beaver swam under the bridge I was standing on a couple of times, living up to the old adage.

Eastern Kingbird

This is the first Eastern Kingbird I’ve seen at Truxtun Park.

Downy Woodpecker

This Downy Woodpecker was elusive and quiet.

Cardinal

Cardinals are common here, but the light was perfect and she posed very nicely.

Titmouse

There were two of these Titmice, travelling together for a while.

Titmouse

These two Titmice investigated the base of this tree together.

Chipping Sparrow

I believe this is a juvenile Chipping Sparrow.

Mockingbird

This Mockingbird was clearly in charge of the parking lot, calling loudly and flying back and forth to this perch.

Black Backed Seagull

This Black Backed Seagull was soaking up the Sun near the water’s edge.

Ring Billed Gull

I think this is a Ring Billed Gull.