It was a dark and windy morning, but the Sun was peeking through, so I headed out to Patuxent to look for some reported Crossbills. I didn’t find any, but I did run into some Wild Turkeys on the way in. The picture isn’t very good, but it’s my first Wild Turkey, so I’ll take it. After a mostly fruitless search at Patuxent North, I headed to Patuxent South, where it was also slow, but I had better luck.
There was a flock of 8-10 Wild Turkeys crossing the road, and they began running off as my truck approached. I managed to get out and snap a few images before they disappeared into the brush.
This Red Headed Woodpecker appeared just as I arrived at the parking lot. That’s the same circumstance as last time I was here, so maybe he’s just glad to see me.
Blue Jays were numerous and active.
White Throated Sparrows were plentiful as well.
That 1st one of the red head is absolutely stellar!!! I am so jealous.