Merritt Island NWR

Even though it’s September, it’s still summer and hot. At least the Eagles are starting to make their way back…

Eastern Kingbird

Osprey with breakfast

The Bald Eagles on SR-3 have returned to their nest

Bald Eagle

Young Anhinga hanging out in the mangroves

Female Blue Winged Teals. They’ve started arriving early this year.

Female Blue Winged Teal

Still not a lot of birds out there, but we had fun being out in the wild with our friend Pam. It does seem like the birds are starting to return a bit earlier than last year. The next few weeks will tell.