Spotted Sandpiper
It was still chilly and windy today, but not as bad as yesterday. I was busy in the morning, but had time for a short hike near my home in Old Trail before an early afternoon hike at Lickinghole Creek and Reservoir.
Old TrailI had 10 avian species along Slabtown Branch Creek. The Solitary and Spotted Sandpipers at the retention pond continue.
Spotted Sandpiper
Solitary Sandpiper
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Wood Ducks
Northern Cardinal
Common Grackle
I had 31 avian species here, including all but 4 that I had in Old Trail earlier, giving me 35 avian species for the day. There were several Solitary and Spotted Sandpipers, as well as a Greater Yellowlegs. An adult Bald Eagle was in its nest, but I didn't see either of the two eaglets I saw there six days ago. I wonder if they fledged already, or were just taking an afternoon nap?
Spotted Sandpiper
Solitary Sandpiper
Greater Yellowlegs
Bald Eagle
I saw one Common Yellowthroat, my only warbler of the day. I was a bit surprised to see a Great Egret, and finally got a Green Heron photo this spring.
Common Yellowthroat
Great Egret
Great Egret
Green Heron
Gray Catbird
Downy Woodpecker