July 4, 2012

Hot and humid, as usual, so I went out to Possum Point even earlier, hoping to get some good sunrise shots. Sunrise was disappointing, but I got a couple of Bay Bridge shots that were OK.

Wood Duck (Female)

This female Wood Duck is from July3, and it’s the only decent shot I got at my friend’s house in Davidsonville.

Bay Bridge at Dawn

0614, 7/4/2012

Osprey over Possum Point at Dawn

This Osprey is cruising for fish at Possum Point.

Osprey

I was able to get quite close to this resting Osprey.

Great Blue Heron

I’m more used to seeing Great Blue Herons in the water.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Another look at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

Yellow Breasted Chat

The Nature Center at USNA has a lot of these birds, and their strange call often drowns out most other bird song.

Cardinal

A distant but lovely Cardinal .

Goldfinch

I took some distant shots of this Goldfinch, and was able to sneak a bit closer to get this one

Mockingbird

Mockingbirds seem to like perching on a tall plant, tree, or artificial construct and proclaiming loudly.