Thomas Point Park has been has been a very productive birding hotspot this month. The Northern Gannet show has been impressive. They have been present in large numbers nearly everyday this month and it seems that there are more each time I go. It has also been a great spot to see the scoter species as well as Bonepart's Gulls. My friend Dan Haas found a Purple Sandpiper today, or rather two. I have been expecting the arrival of this hardy winter sandpiper. These guys prefer rocky shorelines such as jetties where they feed upon insects and mollusks. They are very tame and approachable and the lighting was perfect for a great photo session.
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Red-breasted Mergansers at Greenbury Point
Lastly, here are a few scenic pictures I have taken over the last few weeks. They are from Greenbury Point in Annapolis, and Old Trail Park outside Crozet, VA.
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