Well, not quite, but I am seeing more Wood Ducks than usual. I used to get them at Artemesia, but it was getting quite crowded during the pandemic, so I haven’t been there in a while. Jonas Green has been a good new source. I’m seeing Gadwalls and Trumpeter Swans there as well.
Greenbury and Possum Points have been very slow except for Ospreys. A couple of trips to Truxtun Park have been a waste. Warblers soon come.
South River from Quiet Waters.
Dawn at Possum Point.
Look closely to see the Heron in her nest.
This Great Blue Heron is nesting about 50 feet off the ground near the pond.
This Osprey nest at Truxtun Park has been occupied for many years.
I’m not sure how many Gadwalls are in the pond. They tend to be quiet.
I’m not sure how many Gadwalls are in the pond. They tend to be quiet.
Several Canada Geese are nesting in the pond.
Two Trumpeter Swans have been hanging out for two weeks. Will they make a nest?
Trumpeter Swans seem to be nearly indifferent to human presence.
4 or more pairs of Geese are nesting at Jonas Green.
The Trumpeter Swans came too close to the Canada Goose’s nest, the Goose attacked, the Swan counter-attacked. Lots of splashing, no damage.
White Throated Sparrows are always among the last to migrate.
I heard some nearby Crows mobbing something, and looked up to see this Red Tailed Hawk, who soon fled.
Every Green dumpster seems to have a flock of Black Vultures.
I was hoping this Bluebird would land in a colorful tree, and I got my wish.
I’m seeing more Wood Ducks than usual.