The weatherman predicted rain for most of the day, so I goofed off for several hours this morning until I realized it was bright, sunny and warm. I packed up my gear and headed out to Thomas Point, where I found a Common Loon and a molting Grebe. A stop at Quiet Waters and Truxtun Park didn’t turn up much, and I got home in the early afternoon.
This Horned Grebe is molting for the breeding season.
This Common Loon was a few feet offshore and posed nicely. He dove shortly afterward and I never saw him again despite great visibility. They’ve done that before and I still don’t know how they do it.
This Long Tailed Duck was paddling about slowly and didn’t seem to have a care in the world.
Surf Scoters are still present in small numbers.
Buffleheads are still common.
This tree was occupied by several Turkey Vultures
This Mallard appeared to be curious about me.
The Lesser Scaup is also known as the “Bluebill.”