An overcast, quiet morning. Low tide in the marsh attracted two Greater Yellowlegs into the muddy verges of the pond but they were spooked by the arrival of at least two Great Blue Herons. Instead of landing in the marsh however, Great Blue #1 went for a roost in the trees back of the marsh and then noisily attacked the second bird when it attempted to do the same. Angry Great Blue growls continued to resonate all for much of the morning; apparently these birds are somewhat territorial in what has to be an off-season or winter range.
Flycatchers have appeared in several different places and they all seem to be Eastern Wood-pewees with dark or mottled breasts and a somewhat peaked or crested head. The daily Ruby-throated Hummingbird as well.
Evening Primroses are blooming along with Salt Marsh Asters and a lot of Sea Lavender. Also a delicate goldenrod that I think is Slender Fragrant Goldenrod and one of the everlastings -- I always called it Pearly Everlasting although now I'm not so sure.
Eric Salzman
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