The Saturday Morning Post - May Mornings in Dyke Marsh

 I continue my nearly daily, morning walks in the National Wildlife Refuge at Dyke Marsh on the shores of the Potomac River just south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. In another month, this will have been my morning routine for a year.  I have over 10,000 photos. This month everything turned green, filled in, flowered, and the birds fledged. A family of Owls dominated interest the last couple of weeks of the month, with three "chicks" and the two adults hanging out in the trees near the entrance, drawing lots of attention.  The 17 year cicadas are here, making noise and love in the trees.  Providing a feast for the birds.  Here is my monthly indulgence with far too many photos.  

An immature eagle taking flight.  This year's hatchlings started flying this month, leaving the nest often empty.