Peregrine Falcon Aerial Acrobatics

I noticed two exceptionally sleek, thoroughly speedy raptors darting about in the skies above the Greenbury Point this afternoon.At first, I saw only one PEREGRINE FALCON. Or, should I say that IT saw ME?It appeared as if this particular falcon was in the middle of a hunt. Soon, I saw the larger female PEREGRINE join in the fun.These two PEREGRINE FALCONS were streaking across Annapolis' mostly-sunny skies much to my delight.I was hoping to see one or both perform an extended stoop, one of their famous hunting techniques. Instead they performed loads of acrobatics, complete with speedy dives and tight banks. Alas, there were no lead balloon-like plummets for prey while I was observing. Love (not lunch) was in the air.That (above) is a NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW.
This bright fellow below? That'd be a BALTIMORE ORIOLE.The last time I saw one of these BALMER ORYULS so close, I was in the town of Arenal in Costa Rica. As soon as Declan and Emery would like... we will return!Good Birding,

Dan

A Rough Day At The Office

Today's weather was perfect. Large flocks of swans, geese and passerines were on the move all day long. The skies were alive. And I was lucky enough to have spent my day working around Southern Maryland.I had a few fun birds that I managed to view this morning. The PEREGRINE FALCON on the Route 301 Bridge? I was early for a meeting at an elementary school in Southern Charles County, so I went to the foot of the bridge and scanned the girders. Soon enough, I spotted that familiar raptor perched on the side of the tallest pier. It was right in the middle of 500 or more DOUBLE CRESTED CORMORANT (and one very vocal OSPREY).I also saw these two lovely birds early in the morning before a meeting at Indian Head Elementary. Do I love my job? Sure I do. All kidding aside, it was an extremely busy day work-wise. I put nearly 400 miles on my car over the last two days visiting schools in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties. On the bright side, I did observe for FOUR PEREGRINE FALCONS in two days.The phone never stopped ringing, and I was bouncing around from school to school to school in Charles County all day. But seeing three amazing birds in the process... well that makes my office the best office in the known universe.I would be remiss if I didn't thank Carol for having meal worms at the ready and for be so very hospitable. I wish her husband a very speedy recovery. Carol... many thanks! That is a very beautiful spot you have there in Southern Charles County.Have a great weekend!

-Dan