I had a good morning walk around Schoolhouse Pond.  There were a lot of wading birds.  The adult, breeding plumage Black-crowned Night Heron continues at the pond, retaining a long white plume down the back of its head.  Also, a juvenile Little Blue Heron flew in as well.  Both birds allowed me to get fairly close photos.  Other waders present included 4 Great Blue Herons, 1 Great Egret, and 2 Green Herons.  Otherwise, it was fairly quiet, although small numbers of gulls have begun flying over in the morning.  

Fred Shaffer
Patuxent MOS