More Birds At The Refuge, And A Few Turtles
The following birds are in full force at Blackwater NWR. If you don’t see one of these, I would be quite shocked.
It is not at all hard to find the loud and boisterous Red-winged Blackbirds, who are excited the females are back and Spring is here. This one stopped long enough to give me a profile shot.
Red-winged Blackbird (male)
The Least Terns were all over the waters, flying and diving for fish. They were so fast, I didn’t try much with them…..and then I later downloaded the next photo. I was pleasantly surprised.
Least Tern
I was amazed on how many Eastern Kingbirds I’ve seen in my visits. They are so pretty with their white-edged wings and tails.
Eastern Kingbird
As for other wildlife, even the turtles are out in full force, sunning and smiling. One was practicing swimming in air.
(Someone please correct my turtle ID if it is wrong!)
Eastern Painted Turtles
Eastern Painted Turtles
“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
— Frank Lloyd Wright
(All photos taken at Blackwater NWR, Cambridge, Maryland)
Beautiful photos Donna!:)
Thank you HJ! 🙂
I love the birds, but it’s good to see the turtles too!
Thank you, Terry! 🙂
Wonderful photos!
Thank you Cindy!
Beautiful shots Donna, lovely captures of the turtle family. Have a wonderful weekend 😊
Thank you, Ashley, have a wonderful weekend as well! 🙂
I so love that photo of the turtle “air swimming”! 😀
Thanks Sue! I thought that’s what he looked like he was doing, and many were doing it. 😀 Why do they do that?? And how’s he going to get down?? 😲 My inquisitive mind wants to know!!! 😉 (lol I should have set up camp out to find out!)
I love this series of images, they say spring in all its glory to me!
Thank you, Jerry, I agree!
Great shots Donna. The Least Tern:amazing
Thank you Alix!
Looks like a wonderful time at the refuge. Excellent photos!
Thank you, Belinda, it’s like going to another world from our normal fast-pace life. I love it, you would too!
I was amused by the practising turtle.
He was a bit comical-looking for sure.
Your usual quality captures are such fun to see. What a treat to see your catches!
Thank you Gunta! 🙂
Spectacular shots, Donna! I like each and every one! 🙂
Thank you very much, Tom! 🙂
What a great day at the refuge! The turtle air swimming is adorable! 🙂
It was, and that turtle was just too funny! 🙂
I know how difficult it is to get good shots of these blackbirds, you got a great shot!!
Thanks Helen! I know trying to get their eye light is tough!
I think we saw all of these at Blackwater last Tuesday, as well as a red headed woodpecker and yellow bellied sapsucker. I also saw a group of red-winged blackbirds attacking a great egret in the marshes until it flew away. I think there must have been a nest nearby.
Told you! 🙂 We went down to Hoopers Island today and drove the BNWR drive once. I don’t think I got a lot today, still need to download, but WHOA lots of flooding in the area!