I’ve been staying close to home lately, with a couple of trips to Wooton and CBEC that didn’t really pay off. I had better luck today.
The pond at Jonas Green Park has been busy, with many Wood Duck fledglings and a few Herons and Egrets. Quiet Waters has been underwhelming. It may pick up now that a few Warblers are being seen.
My new camera gear has arrived and I’ve been learning how best to use it. I believe I’ll be getting some better shots now. Thanks to everyone who helped.
![Snowy Egret 2021-148 Snowy Egret 2021-148](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Snowy-Egret-2021-148.jpg?resize=584%2C579&ssl=1)
Snowy Egrets have been numerous this year.
![Great Blue Heron 2021-132 Great Blue Heron 2021-132](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Great-Blue-Heron-2021-132.jpg?resize=584%2C414&ssl=1)
I’m seeing fewer Great Blue Herons than usual.
![Chipping Sparrow 2021-24 Chipping Sparrow 2021-24](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chipping-Sparrow-2021-24.jpg?resize=584%2C411&ssl=1)
Chipping Sparrows have returned to Quiet Waters Park..
![Wood Duck 2021-218 Wood Duck 2021-218](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Wood-Duck-2021-218.jpg?resize=584%2C509&ssl=1)
![Wood Duck 2021-216 Wood Duck 2021-216](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Wood-Duck-2021-216.jpg?resize=584%2C395&ssl=1)
Wood Ducks are doing well in the pond at Jonas Green.
![Great Blue Heron 2021-131 Great Blue Heron 2021-131](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Great-Blue-Heron-2021-131.jpg?resize=584%2C598&ssl=1)
This Great Blue Heron was fishing at Possum Point.
![Chipping Sparrow 2021-23 Chipping Sparrow 2021-23](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chipping-Sparrow-2021-23.jpg?resize=584%2C456&ssl=1)
This is a juvenile Chipping Sparrow.
![House Sparrow 2021-11 House Sparrow 2021-11](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/House-Sparrow-2021-11.jpg?resize=584%2C476&ssl=1)
Jonas Green is home to dozens of House Sparrows.
![Palm Warbler 2021-3 Palm Warbler 2021-3](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Palm-Warbler-2021-3.jpg?resize=584%2C406&ssl=1)
This Palm Warbler was visiting Jonas Green Park.
![House Wren 2021-3 House Wren 2021-3](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/House-Wren-2021-3.jpg?resize=584%2C452&ssl=1)
I found this House Wren at Greenbury Point, where he may stay the Winter.
![Carolina Chickadee 2021-4 Carolina Chickadee 2021-4](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Carolina-Chickadee-2021-4.jpg?resize=584%2C590&ssl=1)
I hear Chickadees more often that I see them.
![Indigo Bunting 2021-8 Indigo Bunting 2021-8](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Indigo-Bunting-2021-8.jpg?resize=584%2C382&ssl=1)
![Indigo Bunting 2021-9 Indigo Bunting 2021-9](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Indigo-Bunting-2021-9.jpg?resize=584%2C411&ssl=1)
This female Indigo Bunting is headed south.
![Brown Thrasher 2021-10 Brown Thrasher 2021-10](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Brown-Thrasher-2021-10.jpg?resize=584%2C421&ssl=1)
![Brown Thrasher 2021-11 Brown Thrasher 2021-11](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Brown-Thrasher-2021-11.jpg?resize=584%2C492&ssl=1)
Brown Thrashers are moving south for the Winter.
![Common Yellowthroat 2020-6 Common Yellowthroat 2020-6](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Common-Yellowthroat-2020-6.jpg?resize=584%2C378&ssl=1)
I probably miss a lot of Common Yellowthroats because their song is so quiet.
![Yellow Billed Cuckoo 2021-1 Yellow Billed Cuckoo 2021-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Yellow-Billed-Cuckoo-2021-1.jpg?resize=584%2C351&ssl=1)
Yellow Billed Cuckoos are another bird more often heard than seen.
![Eastern Wood Peewee 2021-1 Eastern Wood Peewee 2021-1](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Eastern-Wood-Peewee-2021-1.jpg?resize=584%2C399&ssl=1)
I see a few Eastern Wood Peewees every year.
![Pine Warbler 2021-5 Pine Warbler 2021-5](https://i0.wp.com/hughvandervoort.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Pine-Warbler-2021-5.jpg?resize=584%2C451&ssl=1)
Pine Warblers are seen every year at CBEC.