Birding - MNWR

Arrived early (6:38 AM) at the Montezuma National Wildlife Center. There in the Entrance Pool were Blue-winged Teal and Northern Shovelers.

On the deck at the Visitors' Center was a school group painting with watercolors. From the deck's vantage point saw two Caspian Terns (first of 2014 for me) and a Yellowlegs.

The Purple Marten houses near the Office were bustling with frantic activity.

Leaving the Visitors' parking lot made my way along the Auto-Drive. There viewed a Song Sparrow, Buffleheads, Ring-necked Ducks, Canada Geese, and a Killdeer (first of 2014 for me).

Exiting the Auto-Drive went over to Mays Point. There in a tree near the fisherman's parking lot was a Cedar Waxwing.

Proceeded to North Spring Pool. There on the nest in the Southwest corner were two Osprey. Also, a Song Sparrow and White-throated Sparrow were in the pool.

At the South Spring Pool walked the trail to the pool. There was the Green Heron (first of 2014 for me) in a tree near the same place that I saw him here last year.

Drove River Road. Came upon a school bus trip from Victor who came to view the eagles. They were not disappointed since the eagles were around and on the nest at the point.

Last stop was Harris Park. Watched an Osprey having lunch.

 Another great day for birding.