This week really seemed like spring had arrived to Central Oregon. March softened its edge as April took over . . . and not anytime too soon.
The arrival of spring requires at least one trip to Summer Lake (likely more) to check on what the Pacific Flyway has deposited on the briny marsh land.
We caught lots of flashes of Osprey, Eagles and Hawks.
Hunting is always good (if you are a raptor) with spring fledglings popping about.
There was a squadron of Pelicans swimming in formation, a pair of Sandhill Cranes and flocks of White-fronted Geese.
The avocets were just starting to show up, however no Snowy Plover, yet.
The reeds were full of Red-winged Blackbirds calling for mates and most of the swallow houses had occupants.
The season is on and we were treated to lots of activity.
Summer lake is such an easy trip and usually the valley has great photo ops.
We are planning a run further out to check on Abert Lake, as well as a trip through Klamath Marsh sometime later in the spring. Birding is a great excuse to do some traveling . . .
Once again – fantastic pics! I love the drone footage.