But as the Rolling Stones will tell you “you just might find you get what you need.” I was out shooting yesterday at Lindsay Parsons and I needed some Wood Duck images. It has been a slow season for me as far as Woodies go and I was hoping to get a chance with them. It was 5:30am, barely light enough to turn the camera on when a large silhouette came gliding overhead. My first thought was that it was just one of the many great blue herons that are nesting on the pond. But it turned out to be an immature Bald Eagle! I hadn’t seen this bird for over a month and just assumed he had just moved on.

But he didn’t stay very long, because a small flock of Blackbirds harassed him unmercifully until he finally left to escape his tormentors. They’re not great shots but it was early and he was a long way away.

It was easy to pass the time on a day like today. Temp was just right, the sunrise was pretty, and I had the Heron rookery in front of me. I find it very interesting to watch the behavior of these birds, especially now with the little ones being big enough to see at feeding time.

While I was watching the Herons a little bird slipped in on my left. I had to twist like a pretzel to even see what the bird was but I was glad I made the effort! It turned out to be a Spotted Sandpiper, which is a new bird for me. But as soon as he showed up, he took off. Glad I was able to get a decent image.

So I guess the Stones were right, I did get what I needed. I have the best “job” in the world!! Enjoy!
P.S. - Scott, the Otter came to visit today and wondered why you weren’t there!!!

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