June 22

Out at the Overlook panne, the duck family was taking a break in the sun.  There were six Yellowlegs feeding right around them. It was a busy feeding time. Out beyond the eastern dike on the edge of the creek, two Glossy Ibis were hopping about in the Spartina. The Osprey were both up in the platform for a while but Rosie’s Pond and the thickets were generally quiet except for the Redwings. The female Redwings are off the nests so I assume that they are out foraging for the young. A Cedar Waxwing did a neat little sidestep into leafy cover when it realized that I was watching. It was funny to see. A Snowy Egret landed in the Boardwalk panne while I was there but otherwise low tide and midmorning meant quiet. Out at the entrance to the park, there were a few of these giant thistle.

The flowers are very imposing and it was nice way to end my walk.

Ciao!

-Jorge

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