May
4
Double-crested Cormorant
Filed Under Cormorants, Spring
This Double-crested Cormorant took a few minutes in the morning sun to warm his wings and think about where to find the next meal.
Archive for the ‘Spring’ Category
May
1
Snowy Egret
This Snowy Egret was in a great hurry, running to a spot where another egret had just caught a fish. It is funny to see how much each bird watches their fellow hunters, apparently to see where the fish are.
Apr
29
Bad Day for a Mouse
Filed Under Fall 2007, Hawks, Spring
I watched this hawk this afternoon as he sat on a wire patiently watching for mice in the wheat field below him. A lunge, a catch and then time to enjoy. It doesn’t get much better than that if you’re a hawk. I watched him get three mice in about 15 minutes.
Apr
26
Wetlands
I found two nice wetlands scenes today. The top photo includes duck-weed and red maple seeds floating on a very slow moving stream. At the bottom, a frog takes in some warm afternoon sun, resting his chin on a lily pad.
Apr
25
Black-necked Stilts
Filed Under Shorebirds, Spring
Black-necked Stilts have returned to the coast of Delaware recently. They are yet another bird species to return to the coast over the past few weeks. The move-in has been stunning and welcome.
Apr
24
Wisteria
The Wisteria is in bloom and its strong sweet aroma attracted bumble bees from far on this bright sunny afternoon.
Apr
23
Great Egret
These two Great Egrets were settling into a fish filled pond a few days ago. We have not had much sun here in coastal Delaware for a while so I am digging into the archives to post something new.
Apr
17
Harbor of Refuge
Filed Under Fall 2007, Scenics, Spring
I went to one of my favorite sunset spots tonight, Cape Henlopen. I wasn’t disappointed.
Apr
14
The Coast Is Open For The Summer
Filed Under Egrets, Spring, yellow legs
The marshes have sprung to life over the past couple of weeks. The summer residents are moving in and staking claim to feeding and breeding areas. Tonight there was a spectacular dispaly put on by Yellow Legs and a variety of egrets as they fished for dinner, muscled out the competition and courted the opposite sex.
Apr
13
Skunk Cabbage
The low, wet areas around Delaware are full of new Skunk Cabbage. The broad green leaves are a site as late afternoon sun spotlights them.
