Brown Thrasher at Patuxent NWR

I changed out of my Winter birding clothes today and donned a lighter outfit suitable to the weather.
I did so well at Patuxent yesterday that I went back, and wasn’t disappointed.
Soon, we’ll be getting some good warblers!

Brown Thrasher

Brown Thrasher

Brown Thrasher

Brown Thrasher

This Brown Thrasher was so preoccupied with singing that he let me get quite close.

Eastern Towhee

Sometimes you can’t coax a bird like this Eastern Towhee out of the bushes.

Osprey

This Osprey appears to have a catfish.

Bluebird

Bluebird

These Bluebirds are dressed for romance.

Bald Eagle

I haven’t seen many Bald Eagles at Patuxent.

Eastern Phoebe

Eastern Phoebes are getting to be common everywhere.

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Herons are quite beautiful in breeding plumage.

Tree Swallow

Tree Swallow

Tree Swallow

The light was just right for these Tree Swallows

White Throated Sparrow

This White Throated Sparrow is also in breeding plumage.

Wood Duck

Wood Duck

Wood Duck

These Wood Ducks are breeding at Patuxent.

Northern Flicker

This Northern Flicker was looking for a meal.

Killdeer

Killdeer

Patuxent is the only place where I see Killdeer consistently.

Palm  Warbler

Palm  Warbler

Palm  Warbler

Spring Palm Warblers are much more colorful than their Fall counterparts.

Mallard

This Mallard was in Goose Pond.

Chickadee

Chickadee

Chickadees always appear to be playing.

Chipping Sparrow

Chipping Sparrow

These Chipping Sparrows have just arrived.