American Wigeons are one of my favorites.

Canvasbacks were fairly numerous.

This Great Blue Heron looked a little awkward as he too off.

A large flock of Snow Geese flew off as I approached the marsh.

A few Killdeer were in the mud flats.

These Hooded Mergansers spooked easily.

There were plenty of Bald Eagles around today.

A large flock of Tundra Swans was in the marsh.

This is the first time I’ve seen the Blackwater Pelicans in flight.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

Three Buffleheads were on the lake.

Artemesia is the only place I’m seeing Ring Necked Ducks.

I haven’t seen many Scaup this season.

Ruddy Ducks are doing well at the lake.

Hooded Mergansers have been in short supply so far this year.

Another Brown Pelican at Thomas Point.

I found this Bufflehead at Thomas Point.

This Northern Shoveler was at Blackwater NWR.

This Red Tailed Hawk was at Blackwater NWR.

Double Crested Cormorants at Sandy Point.

This gives you a good idea how large the Trumpeter Swan is-the Canada Geese look like ducks.

A view of Lake Artemesia.

There are many Song Sparrows along the edge of the lake.

A small flock of Cedar Waxwings is almost always around in Winter.

A very cooperative Mockingbird.

These Bufflehead hens were at Thomas Point.

Distant Brown Pelicans.

This Common Loon was also at Thomas point.

I forget where I saw this Robin.

Tundra swans have returned.

Fish Crows at Thomas Point.

I caught this Ruddy Duck as he was taking off.

Several flocks of Dark Eyed Juncos were feeding near the lake.

Mallards can be found any time of year.

There were three Northern Flickers in this tree.

I saw a lot of Bald Eagles this week.

Cornell: “Trumpeter Swans demand superlatives: they’re our biggest native waterfowl, stretching to 6 feet in length and weighing more than 25 pounds—almost twice as massive as a Tundra Swan. Getting airborne requires a lumbering takeoff along a 100-yard runway. Despite their size, this once-endangered, now recovering species is as elegant as any swan, with a graceful neck and snowy-white plumage. They breed on wetlands in remote Alaska, Canada, and the northwestern U.S., and winter on ice-free coastal and inland waters.”

Ring Necked Ducks are still present in good numbers.

Chickadees are very athletic.

A flock of Blue Jays was moving around the park.

White Throated Sparrows are all around the lake.

This Robin has fund a nice feast.

This Ruddy Duck is stretching to rearrange his feathers.

Mallards always look good in the right light.

I haven’t seen a White Breasted Nuthatch in quite a while.

This Song Sparrow was fascinated by his reflection in this shiny car.

The last Brown Pelican I saw before this year, was 4 years ago, also at Thomas Point.

This Cattle Egret was totally unafraid of me.

Northern Shovelers were well represented.

I saw quite a few Northern Pintails.

Several Great Blue Herons were fishing in the marsh.

Bald Eagles were in all parts of the park.

I found a few Hooded Mergansers, just a bit too far for good images.

Many Mallards call Blackwater home.

This young Red Tailed Hawk was perched at the side of the road.

This very large Snapping Turtle was crossing the road.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

This juvenile Bald Eagle was watching over the marsh pond.

This Great Blue Heron was fishing among the Mallards.

Red Bellied Woodpeckers have been scarce this year.

This Fox Sparrow was the first bird I saw at Terrapin.

Sandy Point in the morning.

The bridge at lake Artemesia.

I think there are more Ring Necked Ducks than usual this year.

The Wood Ducks were in Indian Creek this morning.

The Ruddy Ducks were very sleepy this morning.

This Great Blue heron was very intent on his fishing.

I just barely caught this Bald Eagle as he flew over.

A small flock of Ruddy Docks has been around for a week or more.

2-3 flocks of Ring Necked Ducks seem to be spending the winter.

I’m seeing Pied Billed Grebes most places I go.

I found this Bald Eagle a couple of days ago at Jug Bay.

It’s easier to find Wood Ducks at Artemesia in the morning.

It’s easier to find Wood Ducks at Artemesia in the morning.

Sunrise at Sandy Point.

Swamp Sparrows do well at CBEC.

This is the season for White Throated Sparrows.

I saw several Ruby Crowned Kinglets.

This Eastern Bluebird was at CBEC.

15 or more Black Ducks were swimming with the geese at Terrapin.