Wood Ducks at Terrapin Nature Center

Diane B. accompanied me to Terrapin Nature Center this morning, and we had a good day. We saw the Wood Ducks early on, then a first Catbird of the year as well as the usual suspects. It was very helpful to have a second pair of eyes, and Diane is now known as “The Frog Whisperer.

Canada Goose
Canada Goose
Canada Goose

Canada Goose

We spotted these Canada Geese and watched for a while. Our patience was rewarded. The parents seemed remarkably attentive to their goslings.

Frog

Diane coaxed this Frog out of hiding.

Greater Yellowlegs

Greater Yellowlegs

These Greater Yellowlegs were in the same cove as the geese.

Catbird

This is the first Catbird I’ve seen since last Fall.

Osprey

Ospreys were very active in the bay and the ponds.

Beaver

We watched this Beaver swim across the pond.

Tree Swallow

Tree Swallows were foraging in the ponds and the adjacent fields.

Green Heron

This Green Heron flew all around the area.

White Throated Sparrow

Yet another cooperative White Throated Sparrow.

Eastern Kingbird

This Eastern Kingbird is another First of the Year.

Wood Duck

Wood Duck

Wood Duck

Wood Duck

Wood Duck

The Wood Ducks at Terrapin are usually more elusive.