Pied Billed Grebe at Lake Artemesia.

I met Graeme Simpson at Lake Artemesia this morning, and we had a pleasant morning. Early Spring weather and a light breeze made for a pleasant walk, and we encountered a lot of migrating arrivals who cooperated nicely.

A few Mergansers, Wood Ducks, Geese, Hoodies and Grebes were foraging vigorously and ignored us as they went about  their routine.

We didn’t pay much attention to social distancing, but that needs to change, I suppose. Still, Spring is coming and that’s good news.

In talking with Graeme, I heard that some parks are being overrun with photographers who are now home from work. We saw several other photographers at Artemesia, but not an unusual number.

Lake Artemesia 152

Artemesia Dawn.

Wood Duck 2020-9

Wood Duck 2020-8

Wood Duck 2020-7

A single pair of Wood Ducks posed for several photographers.

Hooded Merganser 2020-16

Hooded Merganser 2020-15

A few Hooded Mergansers were feeding near shore.

Double Crested Cormorant 2020-2

A single Double Crested Cormorants was resting on a nest box.

Ring Necked Duck 2020-18

Carolina Wren 2020-4 Carolina Wren 2020-3

Carolina Wren 2020-2

Singing Carolina Wrens are so commonplace you may overlook them.

 

Eastern Bluebird 2020-4 Eastern Bluebird 2020-3

Eastern Bluebird 2020-2

These Eastern Bluebirds are nesting in a Tree Swallow nest box. Conflicts may arise.

Bald Eagle 2020-5

This Bald Eagle was being harassed by two nesting Ospreys.

Rusty Blackbird 2020-1

I found this Rusty Blackbird at Possum Point. I don’t see many of these diminishing birds.

 

Pied Billed Grebe 2020-15 Pied Billed Grebe 2020-14 Pied Billed Grebe 2020-13 Pied Billed Grebe 2020-11 Pied Billed Grebe 2020-10 Pied Billed Grebe 2020-9

Pied Billed Grebe 2020-8

Pied Billed Grebes are always fun to find.