Get your dog and go for a drive. If that is not enough, take a hike in the park. Remember to stay 6 feet from any other hikers, walkers, dog walkers, skate boarders, and definitely stay away from the exercising mothers who were maintaining NO social separation.
Z and I had a great time documenting the changing population at Witter Lane and early spring at Yettie Polk Park.
It was a special treat to see the Bald Eagle hunting at the tank where I regularly see it on a grey/misty day. I heard the Red-shouldered hawk, but never saw it.
The ponds were alive with all the calls - Red-winged Blackbirds, the eagle, Eastern Phoebes, Greater Yellowlegs, ducks, Killdeer and more. Usually I mourn the coming of spring as I will see and photograph fewer birds when the trees all leaf-out. But now that I am birding more and more by ear I may miss the photos, but not the birds.
The wildflowers are just starting their bloom. I'm hoping to take the family to Cedar Creek tomorrow to see what's budding/blooming.
Eagle flew three times. The third time it snagged something from the tank and headed towards the nest.
My husband says birds hate me because they always turn their backs on me.
And some Blue-winged Teal
Fought for this one.
Also some rain lilies and wine cups.
I've never seen a PBG here. I was quite surprised and pleased to see it.
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