I had planned a trip to the Eastern Shore this morning, but the fog and clouds convinced me to stay near home.
I went to Thomas Point around 8:30, even though the light was poor, and didn’t look to be clearing any time soon.
I did get to take a few picture, and saw my first male Oldsquaw (Long Tailed Duck), so it wasn’t a waste, as I had feared it might be.
There was a smallish, mixed raft of ducks off the point, including these Bufflehead hens.
Low light is still conspiring against me, but this Common Goldeneye is a nice looking bird anyway.
Here’s a long distance look at our Oldsquaw.
This light was improving as this Lesser Scaup took off.
Long Tailed Duck (Hen) in flight.
These Tundra Swans flew over while I was watching.
Common Goldeneye, the landing. This bird has been banded.