I’m fairly certain this is a Northern Parula  I haven’t seen many.

This shot of a Great Crested Flycatcher gives you an idea of how dark it was.

I’ve only seen Veerys twice, and they were both in this tree.

It’s startling to see the brilliant colors of a Baltimore Oriole through the viewfinder.

There was a large flock of juvenile Cedar Waxwings, and they stayed in one place quite a while.

I’ve only seen two other Brown Thrashers this year.

The long beak makes me think this is a Hairy Woodpecker.

I haven’t seen a Red Bellied Woodpecker in a while.

There were many Catbirds actively feeding.

I was lucky to capture this Blue Gray Gnatcatcher at all.

I couldn’t coax this Red Eyed Vireo any fiurther into view.

This Snowy Egret was fishing in the marsh pond.

This Osprey appeared to be drying his wings.

The American Robin is another bird I often pass up because they are so common. This one posed in a nice place.

Most Northern Flickers I see are perched on a branch.

This picture was taken at f6.3. 1/200. ISO 1600 using the flash. Some day I’ll be able to afford a faster lens so I can do this Great Blue Heron justice.

I took a series of shots to get this close up. I believe it’s a non-breeding Laughing Gull.

This could be the same young Osprey I saw yesterday.

This Downy Woodpecker was a little too distant for a good shot.

I assume this is a Goldfinch in some sort of color phase.

It’s a warbler, but I’m not sure which one yet. OK-another American Redstart.

At this time of year I’m looking for warblers or other migrants, so I follow every small movement. This one turned out to be a Tufted Titmouse.

A classic Cardinal.

I appreciate it when a bird pauses nearby to pose, as this Goldfinch did.

This Catbird will be heading South soon.

This Osprey has found a good sized fish for breakfast.

This Great Blue Heron was in a tree near the boat ramp.

I see Chipping Sparrows more often at the Nature Center than anywhere else.

I haven’t seen many Baltimore Orioles, so this first year bird was a treat.

This is a truth telling blog, and the truth is that Cardinals, like all birds, molt.

A distant Yellow Warbler.

This Goldfinch was foraging with a companion.

Notice how low in the water this Double Crested Cormorant sits.

When he’s ready to leave, the Double Crested Cormorant springs directly from the water.

There are so many Mockingbirds I often pass them by, but this was a perfect pose.

The Great Crested Flycatcher is a favorite of mine.

I’m calling this a Prairie Warbler for now.

Eastern Kingbirds are still plentiful.

The Starling isn’t an attractive bird, but there are many of them.

Everybody likes a Chickadee.

You can see here why the Northern Flicker used to be known as “Yellow Shafted.”

I’m calling this a Magnolia Warbler until corrected.

You can get a good look at the Osprey’s serious talons here.

This Great Blue Heron flew in while I was standing around, so I waited to see what would happen.

So then, he went after a fish.

And he caught a nice size shad.

Now what?

After some judicious juggling, he got it turned around and swallowed it.

And then he flew off.

This warbler is a male American Redstart and I’ve been looking for one for quite a while. The poor light prevents us from seeing his full glory.

My first Veery. A definite migrant.

I’m not sure which Warbler this is, but I’m working on it.

Another unknown warbler.

Several Snowy Egrets were foraging in the marsh pond. This is the first time I’ve seen them here.

You’ll often see Black Vultures drying their wings like this.

The Red Eyed Vireo has a distinctive song that he repeats very often. I have spent a lot of time chasing these birds in distant treetops, so it’s nice when one is more cooperative.

A fellow birder pointed out this distant Bald Eagle who was chasing an Osprey. I need to look up more often in open areas like this.

A fellow birder told me this is a Forster’s Tern. (Thanks, Mark).

These Double Crested Cormorants were part of a large flock who have been resident for quite a while.

I’m used to seeing Ospreys in this tree, not Turkey Vultures.

This pair of Chipping Sparrows was active early in the day.

Yellow Warblers have been in the area all Summer.

I’ve seen Downy Woodpeckers in this small dead tree several times.r

This Common Grackle seemed to be surveying the area.

These House Finches were part of a flock mixed with juvenile Bluebirds.

This juvenile Bluebird is on the way to his adult coloration.

This Blue Gray Gnatcatcher was very active,

Eastern Kingbirds are always willing to pose.

I assume this Common Yellowthroat is a migrant.

I usually go out on the point in the morning, and it’s not unusual to startle a fishing bird, so I was ready for this Great Blue Heron as he flew across the sunlit bay.

The Ospreys begin to fish as soon as the Sun rises.

This appears to be a female Yellow Warbler.

This juvenile Bluebird isn’t likely to inspire any poets or song writers until he finishes molting.

I think this is a Nashville Warbler, but I’m checking on it. Wrong again. It’s an American Redstart.

This was shot at 1/400, but it seems to have stopped this Ruby Throated Hummingbird. It’s my best photo of this bird yet.

This female Blue Grosbeak will be heading to Central America or the Bahamas soon.

MD state capitol dome and waterfront from Greenbury Point.

I couldn’t pass up two Mockingbirds in one shot.

My Audubon Butterfly App says this is an American Lady

This Sharp Shinned Hawk flew right over my head.

Sunrise at Possum Point. The camera data says this was taken at 6:42 AM. The Bay Bridge is just to the right of this scene.

There were many fewer Ospreys than usual, and I suspect this guy will be gone very soon. This is labeled Osprey 103 in my filing system, so I’ll miss these wonderful birds

There were many small birds feeding in the foliage at the Nature Center, including this Chickadee.

I often see Titmice feeding with Chickadees.

I’ve been looking for Warblers for several days, so it was good to find this Yellow Warbler .

Chipping Sparrows seem to be very abundant at the Nature Center.

The Blue Gray Gnatcatcher is a handsome bird.

Another warbler, and a first for me. This is a Common Yellowthroat Warbler.

It’s not unusual for a Downy Woodpecker to ignore even a very close photographer.

This is a first year Baltimore Oriole.

I think it’s a warbler, and I’m working on an ID.It’s an American Redstart female.

I was wading through thigh-high grass when I woke this deer, who was probably napping.

If you walk in the woods with a camera long enough you’ll find something like this Red Shouldered Hawk capturing a snake. I was thinking of all the things I could have done to make a better image, but I’ll settle for just being lucky.

In this picture, he’s eyeing the snake, and me, calculating the risk.

There’s always a Mockingbird holding forth from a high tree or bush.

This Pine Warbler is the first I’ve ever seen.

I seldom see a Great Blue Heron this deep in the water.

I spotted this Great Blue Heron flying across the marsh.

This Great Crested Flycatcher was active early.

The Eastern Kingbirds are still around, but they’ll be heading to South America soon.

These Red Winged Blackbirds and a few hundred companions, were hanging out at the marsh.

I’m working on an ID for this little guy.

This ratty looking Carolina Wren was singing loudly from the highest available branch.

There seems to be many more female Orchard Orioles than males.

This Blue Grosbeak will be heading South soon also.

This is a female Blue Grosbeak .

I’ve seen Black Vultures almost everywhere I’ve been.

This Green Heron seemed more skittish than some.

This Ring Billed Gull was among many circling the marina, along with Ospreys and Cormorants.

This Eastern Wood Peewee was one of the few small Passerines in sight.

There are hundreds of Starlings at Sandy Point, and I usually pass them by, but it was a slow day.

This Great Blue Heron was fishing on the jetty, and I like the look, so I left him in silhouette.

This White Breasted Nuthatch was travelling with a friend, which is unusual in my experience.

This is a juvenile Mallard.

This Eastern Kingbird was hanging out in the parking lot.

Sometimes a bird seems totally indifferent to the presence of the photographer, and this Robin is a good example.

Some butterflies have extraordinary colors.

This Cardinal was in my back yard.