It was very cold this morning, in the twenties with a slight breeze. It’s not bad once you get dressed and on the way, but it’s hard to get started.

The sunrise was adequate, and I found a couple of ducks, but there wasn’t much else at Sandy Point.

By the time I’d spent an hour at Possum Point, I was getting cold (And bored). I had an appointment anyway, so I just went a little early.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

White Throated Sparrows and Juncos seem to be everywhere now.

It’s been nice to find a few Bluebirds, which were scarce this year.

I don’t know what berries this Dark Eyed Junco has found.

Two Bufflehead hens were foraging near the shore.

It looks as though the good weather has ended for a spell. Rain and snow tomorrow, but not as bad as last time.

I tried Sandy Point again this morning, and got an average sunrise but no ducks at all. Where are they?

Possum Point didn’t have much to offer, and Quiet Waters was pretty barren as well. Looking over the last few years, I was getting good ducks well into March, so there’s hope yet.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

I saw more Dark Eyed Juncos than usual today.

White Throated Sparrows are getting to be my go-to bird.

I saw several Northern Flickers, but only got the one image.

A small flock of Bluebirds was feeding behind Holly Pavilion.

Sunrise at Sandy Point was a little better than average this morning, and I found a couple of ducks as well. Not a bad start.

Terrapin Nature Center continues to be below average, with nowhere near the diversity of previous years. Kent Narrows was no better. This once reliable spot has been nearly deserted this year.

CBEC was a bit better, but I’m not seeing the diversity of previous visits.

It’s a weird year, and I don’t know why.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

This Great Blue Heron was fishing near the blind at Terrapin.

This Scaup drake and a hen were at Sandy Point.

In previous years I didn’t see Tundra Swans in the lake.

The only ducks at Terrapin were Mallards.

This is the third time I’ve seen Northern Pintails at CBEC.

The snow is gone and the unseasonably warm weather is back. There’s been an ongoing, minor dispute about early morning access to Sandy Point, which has been resolved. The park isn’t really open until 7:00 AM, except for fishing, so I’ve been slipping under the radar for a while. Park management has finally agreed that photography is as legit as fishing, so I’m good to go.

I was a bit late for the best part of sunrise this morning, but it turned out OK.

There wasn’t much at Possum Point, but I found a few small birds. Jonas Green and Thomas Point are still practically devoid of interesting waterfowl.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

This Mockingbird greeted me at the point.

A few White Throated Sparrows were foraging in the grass.

I saw several Downy Woodpeckers.

Since there’s not much to see locally, I made the trek to Blackwater this morning. It’s in Cambridge, which is about a 90 minute trip.

I’ve been there many times, and this may have been the least productive trip of all. There were no more ducks there than here, and that’s unusual at this time of year. I assume the warm weather has something to do with it.

I saw a number of eagles, but none were willing to pose. Lots of Mallards, Snow Geese, Canada Geese and a few distant American White Pelicans. A single Kestrel stayed around long enough for an image.

A somewhat disappointing trip, but better than I’ve been doing around here.

Entrance to the visitor Center at Blackwater. My first visit here was over 40 years ago.

The observation platform.

You’ll see Canada Geese anywhere you go on the Eastern Shore.

American White Pelicans rest in this exact spot every year.

A few American Wigeons were also at Oakley Street.

A small flock of Canvasbacks was hanging out at Oakley Street.

American Kestrels are often found on roadside wires.

Several Great Blue Herons were fishing in the marsh.

Thousands of Snow Geese were resting in the marsh.

The snow has melted enough to get around better, so I expect to have a better week. I did the old routine today, Sandy Point, then the Eastern Shore.

The waterfowl numbers are still very low, but perhaps that will change soon. Today was a disappointment in that I didn’t find much, but it was good to get out again.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

White Throated Sparrows were abundant.

I saw this Bald Eagle from a distance, and was lucky to find him as I approached his last location.

The snow has kept me at home for a few days. Many places are only accessible on skis or by marathon athletes. Ice is also a problem.

I did manage to get to Sandy Point for the sunrise this morning, and noted that the beaches are clear. My other favorite spots remain inaccessible or closed.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

Good bird photos have been hard to get for a couple of days. We still don’t have many ducks, and the weather isn’t helping much-cold and windy.

Here’s a couple of sunrises and some miscellany.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

The Mansion, a private residence at Sandy Point.

Tundra Swan at Thomas Point.

Ring Billed Gull at route 450.

Bald Eagle, in poor light.

I usually check out the beach and the waterfront at Sandy Point after the sunrise, and I’m not seeing the ducks that are usually there. Same with Possum Point, Jonas Green Park and Thomas Point. Now that the warm weather seems to have passed, maybe we’ll see some soon.

Three foxes, playing in the reeds, rescued me today.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

Three foxes were foraging in the reeds.

It was a dark and cloudy morning…

Again at Sandy Point for sunrise, then on to Possum Point and Thomas Point.

The sunrise was a bit bland, and there weren’t any significant numbers of ducks. Possum Point was better, with waxwings and a nice eagle, and a few other birds.

I didn’t see anything at Jonas Green as I drove past, and Thomas Point continues to be nearly devoid of waterfowl.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

Sometimes the sky looks briefly like lava.

This Mockingbird was the first bird I saw this morning.

This Blue Jay seemed to be observing the proceedings.

This Cardinal was eating berries alongside the Waxwings.

There were 40 or more Cedar Waxwings zooming from tree to tree and eating berries.

I’ve seen Bald Eagles in this tree before, but they usually fly away quickly. Today I was able to sneak a bit closer.