{"id":7581,"date":"2013-04-13T20:50:57","date_gmt":"2013-04-14T00:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?p=7581"},"modified":"2013-04-14T05:57:04","modified_gmt":"2013-04-14T09:57:04","slug":"spring-warblers-are-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?p=7581","title":{"rendered":"Spring Warblers are Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fhughvandervoort.com%2F%3Fp%3D7581&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n<p>Another perfect Spring day had me travelling to Patuxent NWR early, followed by a quick afternoon trip to Truxtun Park. It was almost warm enough for shirtsleeves, and the birds were active all day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7582\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7582\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7582\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7582\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-7.jpg?fit=932%2C648&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"932,648\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Pine Warbler\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-7.jpg?fit=584%2C406&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-7.jpg?resize=584%2C406&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pine Warbler\" width=\"584\" height=\"406\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-7.jpg?w=932&amp;ssl=1 932w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-7.jpg?resize=150%2C104&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-7.jpg?resize=431%2C300&amp;ssl=1 431w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7583\" style=\"width: 1262px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7583\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7583\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7583\" data-attachment-id=\"7583\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7583\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-8.jpg?fit=1252%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1252,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Pine Warbler\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Pine Warbler has probably just arrived from Texas or Mexico.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-8.jpg?fit=584%2C336&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-8.jpg?resize=584%2C336&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pine Warbler\" width=\"584\" height=\"336\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-8.jpg?w=1252&amp;ssl=1 1252w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-8.jpg?resize=150%2C86&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-8.jpg?resize=500%2C287&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-8.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Pine Warbler has probably just arrived from Texas or Mexico.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7584\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7584\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7584\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7584\" data-attachment-id=\"7584\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7584\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Starling-13.jpg?fit=840%2C864&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"840,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Starling \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Starlings aren&amp;#8217;t popular, but they can be quite attractive in breeding plumage. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Starling-13.jpg?fit=584%2C601&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Starling-13.jpg?resize=584%2C601&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Starling \" width=\"584\" height=\"601\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Starling-13.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Starling-13.jpg?resize=145%2C150&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Starling-13.jpg?resize=291%2C300&amp;ssl=1 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Starlings aren&#8217;t popular, but they can be quite attractive in breeding plumage.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7586\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7586\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7586\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7586\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-86.jpg?fit=932%2C1228&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"932,1228\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cooper&amp;#8217;s Hawk \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-86.jpg?fit=584%2C769&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-86.jpg?resize=584%2C769&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cooper&#039;s Hawk \" width=\"584\" height=\"769\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-86.jpg?w=932&amp;ssl=1 932w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-86.jpg?resize=113%2C150&amp;ssl=1 113w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-86.jpg?resize=227%2C300&amp;ssl=1 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7587\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7587\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7587\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7587\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-87.jpg?fit=936%2C1172&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"936,1172\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cooper&amp;#8217;s Hawk \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-87.jpg?fit=584%2C731&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-87.jpg?resize=584%2C731&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cooper&#039;s Hawk \" width=\"584\" height=\"731\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-87.jpg?w=936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-87.jpg?resize=119%2C150&amp;ssl=1 119w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-87.jpg?resize=239%2C300&amp;ssl=1 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7588\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7588\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7588\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7588\" data-attachment-id=\"7588\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7588\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-85.jpg?fit=540%2C604&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"540,604\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cooper&amp;#8217;s Hawk \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I followed this Cooper&amp;#8217;s Hawk to three different perches.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-85.jpg?fit=540%2C604&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-85.jpg?resize=540%2C604&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cooper&#039;s Hawk \" width=\"540\" height=\"604\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-85.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-85.jpg?resize=134%2C150&amp;ssl=1 134w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Coopers-Hawk-85.jpg?resize=268%2C300&amp;ssl=1 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I followed this Cooper&#8217;s Hawk to three different perches.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7591\" style=\"width: 1858px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7591\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7591\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7591\" data-attachment-id=\"7591\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7591\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Caspian-Tern-20.jpg?fit=1848%2C1680&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1848,1680\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Caspian Tern \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Caspian Tern  was dining at Lake Reddington.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Caspian-Tern-20.jpg?fit=584%2C531&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Caspian-Tern-20.jpg?resize=584%2C531&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Caspian Tern \" width=\"584\" height=\"531\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Caspian-Tern-20.jpg?w=1848&amp;ssl=1 1848w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Caspian-Tern-20.jpg?resize=150%2C136&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Caspian-Tern-20.jpg?resize=330%2C300&amp;ssl=1 330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Caspian-Tern-20.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Caspian-Tern-20.jpg?w=1752&amp;ssl=1 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Caspian Tern  was dining at Lake Reddington.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7593\" style=\"width: 734px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7593\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7593\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7593\" data-attachment-id=\"7593\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7593\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Eastern-Phoebe-29.jpg?fit=724%2C792&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"724,792\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eastern Phoebe \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Eastern Phoebes have become very common in the last week or so. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Eastern-Phoebe-29.jpg?fit=584%2C639&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Eastern-Phoebe-29.jpg?resize=584%2C639&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Eastern Phoebe \" width=\"584\" height=\"639\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Eastern-Phoebe-29.jpg?w=724&amp;ssl=1 724w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Eastern-Phoebe-29.jpg?resize=137%2C150&amp;ssl=1 137w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Eastern-Phoebe-29.jpg?resize=274%2C300&amp;ssl=1 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eastern Phoebes have become very common in the last week or so.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7595\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7595\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7595\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7595\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-92.jpg?fit=916%2C792&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"916,792\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bluebird\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-92.jpg?fit=584%2C505&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-92.jpg?resize=584%2C505&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bluebird\" width=\"584\" height=\"505\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-92.jpg?w=916&amp;ssl=1 916w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-92.jpg?resize=150%2C129&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-92.jpg?resize=346%2C300&amp;ssl=1 346w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7596\" style=\"width: 642px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7596\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7596\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7596\" data-attachment-id=\"7596\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7596\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-93.jpg?fit=632%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"632,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bluebird\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Bluebirds are breeding everywhere I go.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-93.jpg?fit=584%2C591&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-93.jpg?resize=584%2C591&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bluebird\" width=\"584\" height=\"591\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-93.jpg?w=632&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-93.jpg?resize=148%2C150&amp;ssl=1 148w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bluebird-93.jpg?resize=296%2C300&amp;ssl=1 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bluebirds are breeding everywhere I go.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7598\" style=\"width: 766px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7598\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7598\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7598\" data-attachment-id=\"7598\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7598\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Double-Crested-Cormorant-44.jpg?fit=756%2C472&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"756,472\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Double Crested Cormorant \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Double Crested Cormorants are thriving at Patuxent. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Double-Crested-Cormorant-44.jpg?fit=584%2C365&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Double-Crested-Cormorant-44.jpg?resize=584%2C365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Double Crested Cormorant \" width=\"584\" height=\"365\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Double-Crested-Cormorant-44.jpg?w=756&amp;ssl=1 756w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Double-Crested-Cormorant-44.jpg?resize=150%2C93&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Double-Crested-Cormorant-44.jpg?resize=480%2C300&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Double Crested Cormorants are thriving at Patuxent.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7600\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7600\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7600\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7600\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-34.jpg?fit=1080%2C692&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,692\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Chipping Sparrow\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-34.jpg?fit=584%2C374&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-34.jpg?resize=584%2C374&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chipping Sparrow\" width=\"584\" height=\"374\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-34.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-34.jpg?resize=150%2C96&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-34.jpg?resize=468%2C300&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7601\" style=\"width: 782px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7601\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7601\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7601\" data-attachment-id=\"7601\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7601\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-35.jpg?fit=772%2C972&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"772,972\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Chipping Sparrow\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Chipping Sparrow may have wintered in the Bahamas.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-35.jpg?fit=584%2C735&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-35.jpg?resize=584%2C735&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chipping Sparrow\" width=\"584\" height=\"735\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-35.jpg?w=772&amp;ssl=1 772w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-35.jpg?resize=119%2C150&amp;ssl=1 119w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chipping-Sparrow-35.jpg?resize=238%2C300&amp;ssl=1 238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7601\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Chipping Sparrow may have wintered in the Bahamas.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7603\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7603\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7603\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7603\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-6.jpg?fit=772%2C704&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"772,704\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Barn Swallow \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-6.jpg?fit=584%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-6.jpg?resize=584%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Barn Swallow \" width=\"584\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-6.jpg?w=772&amp;ssl=1 772w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-6.jpg?resize=150%2C136&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-6.jpg?resize=328%2C300&amp;ssl=1 328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7604\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7604\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7604\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7604\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-7.jpg?fit=816%2C788&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"816,788\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Barn Swallow \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-7.jpg?fit=584%2C564&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-7.jpg?resize=584%2C564&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Barn Swallow \" width=\"584\" height=\"564\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-7.jpg?w=816&amp;ssl=1 816w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-7.jpg?resize=150%2C144&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-7.jpg?resize=310%2C300&amp;ssl=1 310w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7605\" style=\"width: 518px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7605\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7605\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7605\" data-attachment-id=\"7605\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7605\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-5.jpg?fit=508%2C416&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"508,416\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Barn Swallow \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;These Barn Swallows were gathering mud for their nests. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-5.jpg?fit=508%2C416&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-5.jpg?resize=508%2C416&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Barn Swallow \" width=\"508\" height=\"416\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-5.jpg?w=508&amp;ssl=1 508w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-5.jpg?resize=150%2C122&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Barn-Swallow-5.jpg?resize=366%2C300&amp;ssl=1 366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7605\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">These Barn Swallows were gathering mud for their nests.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qcYPv6BvBbU\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7631\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7631\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7631\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7631\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-113.jpg?fit=1872%2C1728&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1872,1728\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Great Blue Heron \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-113.jpg?fit=584%2C539&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-113.jpg?resize=584%2C539&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Great Blue Heron \" width=\"584\" height=\"539\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-113.jpg?w=1872&amp;ssl=1 1872w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-113.jpg?resize=150%2C138&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-113.jpg?resize=325%2C300&amp;ssl=1 325w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-113.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-113.jpg?w=1752&amp;ssl=1 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7607\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7607\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7607\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7607\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-58.jpg?fit=3344%2C1792&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3344,1792\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Great Blue Heron \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-58.jpg?fit=584%2C523&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-58.jpg?resize=584%2C313&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Great Blue Heron \" width=\"584\" height=\"313\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-58.jpg?w=3344&amp;ssl=1 3344w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-58.jpg?resize=150%2C80&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-58.jpg?resize=500%2C267&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-58.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-58.jpg?w=1752&amp;ssl=1 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7608\" style=\"width: 2410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7608\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7608\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7608\" data-attachment-id=\"7608\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7608\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-59.jpg?fit=2400%2C1792&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1792\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Great Blue Heron \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Great Blue Heron was fishing quietly until I disturbed him.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-59.jpg?fit=584%2C523&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-59.jpg?resize=584%2C436&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Great Blue Heron \" width=\"584\" height=\"436\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-59.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-59.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-59.jpg?resize=401%2C300&amp;ssl=1 401w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-59.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Great-Blue-Heron-in-Flight-59.jpg?w=1752&amp;ssl=1 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Great Blue Heron was fishing quietly until I disturbed him.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7610\" style=\"width: 2182px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7610\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7610\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7610\" data-attachment-id=\"7610\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7610\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Canada-Goose-46.jpg?fit=2172%2C1756&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2172,1756\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Canada Goose \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Canada Goose always looks serene.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Canada-Goose-46.jpg?fit=584%2C513&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Canada-Goose-46.jpg?resize=584%2C472&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Canada Goose \" width=\"584\" height=\"472\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Canada-Goose-46.jpg?w=2172&amp;ssl=1 2172w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Canada-Goose-46.jpg?resize=150%2C121&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Canada-Goose-46.jpg?resize=371%2C300&amp;ssl=1 371w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Canada-Goose-46.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Canada-Goose-46.jpg?w=1752&amp;ssl=1 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Canada Goose always looks serene.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7612\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7612\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7612\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7612\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-171.jpg?fit=1944%2C1296&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1944,1296\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Osprey \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-171.jpg?fit=584%2C389&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-171.jpg?resize=584%2C389&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Osprey \" width=\"584\" height=\"389\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-171.jpg?w=1944&amp;ssl=1 1944w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-171.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-171.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-171.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-171.jpg?w=1752&amp;ssl=1 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7613\" style=\"width: 1882px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7613\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7613\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7613\" data-attachment-id=\"7613\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7613\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-172.jpg?fit=1872%2C1780&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1872,1780\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Osprey \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ospreys are busy building and repairing nests.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-172.jpg?fit=584%2C555&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-172.jpg?resize=584%2C555&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Osprey \" width=\"584\" height=\"555\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-172.jpg?w=1872&amp;ssl=1 1872w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-172.jpg?resize=150%2C142&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-172.jpg?resize=315%2C300&amp;ssl=1 315w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-172.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Osprey-172.jpg?w=1752&amp;ssl=1 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7613\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ospreys are busy building and repairing nests.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7615\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7615\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7615\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7615\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-71.jpg?fit=932%2C648&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"932,648\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Pine Warbler \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-71.jpg?fit=584%2C406&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-71.jpg?resize=584%2C406&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pine Warbler \" width=\"584\" height=\"406\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-71.jpg?w=932&amp;ssl=1 932w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-71.jpg?resize=150%2C104&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-71.jpg?resize=431%2C300&amp;ssl=1 431w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7616\" style=\"width: 1262px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7616\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7616\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7616\" data-attachment-id=\"7616\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7616\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-81.jpg?fit=1252%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1252,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Pine Warbler \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I found this Pine Warbler  at Truxtun Park.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-81.jpg?fit=584%2C336&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-81.jpg?resize=584%2C336&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pine Warbler \" width=\"584\" height=\"336\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-81.jpg?w=1252&amp;ssl=1 1252w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-81.jpg?resize=150%2C86&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-81.jpg?resize=500%2C287&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Pine-Warbler-81.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I found this Pine Warbler  at Truxtun Park.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7618\" style=\"width: 986px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7618\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7618\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7618\" data-attachment-id=\"7618\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7618\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Palm-Warbler-37.jpg?fit=976%2C772&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"976,772\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Palm  Warbler \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Palm  Warblers are consistent at Patuxent. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Palm-Warbler-37.jpg?fit=584%2C462&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Palm-Warbler-37.jpg?resize=584%2C462&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Palm  Warbler \" width=\"584\" height=\"462\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Palm-Warbler-37.jpg?w=976&amp;ssl=1 976w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Palm-Warbler-37.jpg?resize=150%2C118&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Palm-Warbler-37.jpg?resize=379%2C300&amp;ssl=1 379w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Palm  Warblers are consistent at Patuxent.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7620\" style=\"width: 678px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7620\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7620\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7620\" data-attachment-id=\"7620\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7620\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Field-Sparrow-4.jpg?fit=668%2C784&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"668,784\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Field Sparrow \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I don&amp;#8217;t often see Field Sparrows. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Field-Sparrow-4.jpg?fit=584%2C685&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Field-Sparrow-4.jpg?resize=584%2C685&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Field Sparrow \" width=\"584\" height=\"685\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Field-Sparrow-4.jpg?w=668&amp;ssl=1 668w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Field-Sparrow-4.jpg?resize=127%2C150&amp;ssl=1 127w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Field-Sparrow-4.jpg?resize=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1 255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I don&#8217;t often see Field Sparrows.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7622\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7622\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7622\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7622\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-54.jpg?fit=616%2C444&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"616,444\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Yellow Rumped Warbler\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-54.jpg?fit=584%2C421&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-54.jpg?resize=584%2C421&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yellow Rumped Warbler\" width=\"584\" height=\"421\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-54.jpg?w=616&amp;ssl=1 616w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-54.jpg?resize=150%2C108&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-54.jpg?resize=416%2C300&amp;ssl=1 416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7629\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7629\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7629\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7629\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-56.jpg?fit=792%2C728&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"792,728\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Yellow Rumped Warbler\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-56.jpg?fit=584%2C537&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-56.jpg?resize=584%2C537&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yellow Rumped Warbler\" width=\"584\" height=\"537\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-56.jpg?w=792&amp;ssl=1 792w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-56.jpg?resize=150%2C137&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-56.jpg?resize=326%2C300&amp;ssl=1 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7623\" style=\"width: 846px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7623\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7623\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7623\" data-attachment-id=\"7623\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7623\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-55.jpg?fit=836%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"836,576\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Yellow Rumped Warbler\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Yellow Rumped Warblers are very numerous.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-55.jpg?fit=584%2C402&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-55.jpg?resize=584%2C402&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yellow Rumped Warbler\" width=\"584\" height=\"402\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-55.jpg?w=836&amp;ssl=1 836w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-55.jpg?resize=150%2C103&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Yellow-Rumped-Warbler-55.jpg?resize=435%2C300&amp;ssl=1 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yellow Rumped Warblers are very numerous.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7625\" style=\"width: 462px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7625\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7625\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7625\" data-attachment-id=\"7625\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7625\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wood-Duck-54.jpg?fit=452%2C373&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"452,373\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wood Duck\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;At least two pair of Wood Ducks are nesting at Patuxent.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wood-Duck-54.jpg?fit=452%2C373&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wood-Duck-54.jpg?resize=452%2C373&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wood Duck\" width=\"452\" height=\"373\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wood-Duck-54.jpg?w=452&amp;ssl=1 452w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wood-Duck-54.jpg?resize=150%2C123&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wood-Duck-54.jpg?resize=363%2C300&amp;ssl=1 363w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At least two pair of Wood Ducks are nesting at Patuxent.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7627\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7627\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7627\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7627\" data-attachment-id=\"7627\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=7627\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Killdeer-12.jpg?fit=800%2C624&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,624\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Killdeer \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Killdeer were unusually active.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Killdeer-12.jpg?fit=584%2C456&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Killdeer-12.jpg?resize=584%2C456&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Killdeer \" width=\"584\" height=\"456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Killdeer-12.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Killdeer-12.jpg?resize=150%2C117&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Killdeer-12.jpg?resize=384%2C300&amp;ssl=1 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Killdeer were unusually active.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe 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