A Day of Hawks at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

The weather didn’t look at promising this morning, but I’ve been looking forward to a Jug Bay trip for some time, and it’s only open on Wednesdays. I set out around 8:30, with some trepidation, and the skies looked much better by the time I finished the 40 minute drive.
I met the receptionist and signed up for a year’s membership, then began exploring.
The lack of ducks was almost shocking, and I looked far and wide. There were a few distant ring necks, and plenty of gulls and geese, but none of the expected varieties. Perhaps the high tide was a factor.
In any case, I had to settle for a few hawks who circled the Railroad Bed Trail.

Red Shouldered Hawk

Red Shouldered Hawk

Red Shouldered Hawk

Red Shouldered Hawk

Red Shouldered Hawk

This Red Shouldered Hawk was flying low and slow, perhaps looking for a meal.

Cooper's Hawk

Cooper's Hawk

Cooper's Hawk

Cooper's Hawk

This Cooper’s Hawk also appeared to be hunting.

Red Tailed Hawk

Red Tailed Hawk

Red Tailed Hawk

Distant hawks can be difficult to identify, but the Red Tailed Hawk can be easy.

Dark Eyed Junco

A Dark Eyed Junco for my sister.

Beaver

A pair of Beaver were very busy around their lodge.

Beaver

This is the Beaver’s lodge.

2 thoughts on “A Day of Hawks at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

  1. Great photos Hugh. I just made the plunge and bought a Nikon D5200. Will not invest in the big expensive 500mm until I can assure myself I use it enough and the end product is even worth looking at.
    When I went to your gallerie McAfee red flagged it as infected with malware or viruses:fyi.Dana

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