Here is a mishmash of sightings from this week for #featheredfriday by
I found the motherload of heron and cormorant nests. Unfortunately these trees they nest on are in the middle of a swamp. Then there is no high ground to get on to shoot down into the nests.
This nest looks like it has some great blue herons. I even saw some little baby heads poking up.
The only way I could get a good shot of these guys is to buy a drone and fly it overhead. I suspect they might attack the drone though. I would only do it if I could get a stealthy one that is quiet and small.
Meanwhile I noticed some bald eagles flying above. This one has a bit of juvenile feathers on it still.
I found a couple more perching on a dead tree in the middle of a swamp. This is a great place for birdwatching but bad for getting photos because of the swamp in the way. I suppose I could get some galoshes and wade in closer to try and get a better photo next time.
On my way to the eagles I saw a few killdeer. I also ended up scaring up a bunch of woodcocks. They were so camouflage that I only noticed them as they startled a few feet from me into the air. Next time I'll sneak around more slowly to try and get a shot of one.
Spring has brought out the song sparrows. This little guy was belting out his complex song.
The house sparrows are everywhere as well. They are starting to get a bit territorial right now.
I saw a grackle out as well. I love how they shine in the sun.
The red winged blackbirds all seem to have established territory. Now they have to defend it. I don't think this guy liked the grackle around and he was doing quite a bit of posturing to scare it away.
That's all for now, thanks for looking :-)