Black-bellied Plover
It was overcast today, and the park was significantly less crowded. I started off at the marsh boardwalk, and soon saw a Black-bellied Plover. A Ring-billed Gull flew in and perched on the railing right next to where I was standing.
Black-bellied Plover
Ring-billed Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
There were a variety of ducks and shorebirds viewable from the causeway.
Belted Kingfisher
Dunlins
Lesser Yellowlegs
Lesser Yellowlegs
Buffleheads and a Ruddy Duck
Ruddy Ducks
Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Brown Pelican
Boat-tailed Grackle
I hiked the path between the Mullet and Mallard Ponds, and got my fourth warbler species of the week.
Common Yellowthroat
Common Yellowthroat
Common Yellowthroat
Common Yellowthroat
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
I also saw my first and only alligator of the week.
Alligator
I returned to the parking area, and this time hiked over to the beach near there. A pod of dolphins was playing close to shore.
Dolphins
Dolphins
Dolphins
Dolphin
Before leaving for the day, I hiked the short trail from the causeway parking lot to a small overlook. Birds were hanging out on and near a feeder there, and a good sized flock of Cedar Waxwings was in the trees.
Pine Warbler
Pine Warbler
Pine Warbler
Blue-headed Vireo
Blue-headed Vireo
Cedar Waxwing
As I headed down from the lake overlook to my car, a Bald Eagle flew in and perched near me.
Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle