Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Well I'm back home after my long trip and I managed to get out to the usual spot for some exercise and photos. These turkeys were busy running away from me. I think this flock is from a clutch or two, as they all seem to be about the same size, stay together, and are accompanied by a pair of adult females (whom I didn't get in this photo). They never seem to fly.

Turkeys

Great Egrets are sometimes around, but they are very timid. I sneaked up to this one by keeping bushes between me and the bird, and as I tried to get closer, it flew away. What big feet.

Great Egret

This deer stood and stared at me for quite a while as I tried to approach, keeping bushes between us. I only saw the fawn after they ran into the woods, not knowing that I'd actually gotten a few shots that show the fawn back in the shadows.

Deer with Fawn in the Shadows

The ospreys are still here, but I expect them to leave soon. It's not obvious from the photo, but I shot this one from almost directly underneath, looking straight up, with the bird looking straight down at me. The big yellow eyes and sneering beak are a frequent sight here.

Osprey Close-Up

Showing It's Wings

OBNWR Menagerie

I've made several trips to OBNWR in this string of amazingly beautiful Spring days. Here are some highlights.

Juvenile Bald Eagle

Meeting in the Nest

Head Cocked to the Side

Osprey on the Nest

Fetching Material for the Nest

Leaving the Nest

I heard this turkey before I saw it. When I saw it, it had its rear to me with the feathers all spread out. I waited for it to turn, and it put its feathers down and walked into the woods, not giving me a chance for a better look at its head. It was in dark shade, and I only just had time to adjust the camera before it disappeared.

Very Colorful Wild Turkey

 This woodpecker is banded.

Woodpecker