juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk
Went out for about an hour late this morning in advance of the forecasted heavy rains starting this afternoon through Sunday morning. Spring must be returning, as there were a number of Red-winged Blackbirds around Lake Monocan, and even an Eastern Towhee was out and singing away in a tree. The local juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk was raising a racket, and the crows weren't too happy about it.
juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk
Eastern Towhee
Went over to the small pond near the Rodes Farm pool, and a flock of some of the many area Robins were there. A first year Yellow-bellied Sapsucker did not mind my getting close. And some Eastern Painted turtles were playing follow-the-leader.
American Robin
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Eastern Painted turtles