Jocelyn Anderson Photography

A male Northern Cardinal visits the Hand of Snacks for a few sunflower seeds. When the video switches to real time ~2 min, you can hear high pitched peeping from Virginia Rail chicks.

A female Belted Kingfisher after a successful crayfish catch.

A young Green Heron flying across the pond. These young ones have streaky brown-and-white cheeks and a more streaked neck than the adults.

This male Common Yellowthroat popped up to a branch to check things out and then quickly headed back into the brush.

A few female Red-winged Blackbirds and a female Red-bellied Woodpecker visit the Hand of Smacks.

An Osprey flying against the moon in the big blue sky.

One of the young Ospreys taking a short flight around the lake before heading back to the nest. Young Ospreys have orange eyes, while adults have bright yellow.

The male Northern Cardinal that is often around the boardwalk is a big fan of the sunflower seeds. He has gotten comfortable enough hang out and to enjoy a few.

A young Red-bellied Woodpecker keeps a close eye on dad to make sure he doesn't miss any food opportunities.

A Great Blue Heron coming in for a landing in the lily pads.

A male Red-bellied Woodpecker drops in to the Hand of Snacks. He first selects a peanut but decides to switch to a suet nugget.

A Great Blue Heron flying low over the lake with wingtips almost brushing the water.

A male Least (aka "Fun-sized") Bittern perched along the boardwalk.

The Queen of the Boardwalk, a Northern Cardinal, and her mate visit the Hand of Snacks. Video switches to real time around 1:40.

An American Mink pauses for a brief moment before diving back into the marsh.

A male Eastern Bluebird checking in on the nestbox at one of the local parks.

One of the three young Osprey testing out his/her wings over the nest.

An Eastern Chipmunk watches the nature trail 🐿️

A Blue Jay on full alert for an in-the-shell peanut (which I offered after this photo.)

A Great Blue Heron arriving home.