It’s been another long dry spell around here. I’ve gotten out most days, but there just wasn’t much to see. That’s odd for this time of year when migration should be in full swing.

I went to Bombay Hook again this morning, just to get a look at some decent birds rather than take another chance on getting skunked around here.

It was actually slower than I’d hoped, but a big improvement on the local spots.

Dawn at Bombay Hook.

This juvenile Mute Swan was probably born at Bombay Hook, as I saw several much smaller ones earlier in the year.

I don’t often see Short-billed Dowitchers.

This Great Egret was one of only a handful I found this morning.

This is a Northern Pintail hen.

American Avocets aren’t as colorful at this time of year.