Things are a little different this year. I’m laying low to avoid crowds, and generally staying close to home. It’s actually working out well, because I’m getting to know these places a little better. Even the smallest places are large enough to have several distinct areas, and I’ve been looking in the same places all the time. Now, I’m checking out some new area and finding birds. The ducks aren’t really here yet, so all is well. Quiet Waters is a large park, and there’s still more places to check out.
I heard this Red Tailed Hawk before I saw him. They can be quite loud and startling.
There are many Black Scoters at Thomas Point.
These two Long Tailed duck hens are at Thomas Point.
Only a few Long Tailed ducks have arrived so far.
Most Song Sparrows forage on the ground.
There’s always a Cardinal or two.
Tufted Titimice are cute and numerous.
You can’t walk long in a MD woods without hearing a Carolina Wren.
The usual flock of Tundra Swans is near Thomas Point.
There seems to be more Buffleheads than usual.
This Downy Woodpecker posed nicely.
House Finches aren’t as numerous as other birds.
Many Dark Eyed Juncos are wandering around the park.
There are still Pine Siskins in the area.
I saw a lot of Chipping Sparrows this morning.
I saw a lot of Chipping Sparrows this morning.
There are many small flocks of Bluebirds.