I got to Sandy Point about an hour before sunrise, to watch yet another colorless sky. I left without taking any shots at all, and got to Terrapin a few minutes before dawn.
This was a much more fruitful visit. There were as many birds as a couple of days ago, and I got good looks at many nice birds, including two Purple Finches, a bird I seldom see.
I don’t know how long the bird bonanza will last, but it should be fun for a few days.
Several Eastern Phoebes were very actively feeding.
This Palm Warbler was feeding on the ground.
I think this is a warbler, but it’s hard to tell from this angle.
This Carolina Wren was singing very loudly.
This Tennessee Warbler was a nice surprise.
There were dozens of Song Sparrows.
Two Northern Flickers were foraging in the grass.
White Throated Sparrows are being reported everywhere.
I’ve only seen a few Hermit Thrushes at Terrapin.
I’ve seen many migrating Blue Jays in the week or so.
This Swamp Sparrow posed well.
Ruby Crowned Kinglets were foraging in every bush.
This is only the second Purple Finch I’ve seen This one is a female.
Love your bird bonanza, Especially the flicker and purple finch. Where is terrapin park. I assume it must be somewhere near college park since there team is the terrapins. I would love to go somewhere near me to see some birds but sounds rainy for the next couple of days. Cromwell never works out for me. Everyone else seems to see birds but not me. Enjoy your bonanza.
Thank you. Terrapin Nature Park is on Kent Island in Stevensville.