Sunday Six: March 15th

                                   Barnegat Lighthouse

I'm a member of the Pinelands Photography Group and this Sunday we had an outing to the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park (which was the subject of my first Sunday Six post as well). Not surprisingly I saw and photographed many of the same things. Including the namesake lighthouse.

                                   Birders

Barnegat Inlet is a popular wintering site for waterfowl. And a popular destination for birders. This group is from the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club and included a group from the Chester County YMCA. 

                                   Common Loon

They were looking at this common loon who is all decked out in his breeding plumage. 

                                   Fishing Boat

We were also able to observe a number of fishing boats coming in. As you can see it is a rather grey day. And had been raining overnight and off an on throughout the morning. That had to make an unpleasant job even worse. I enjoy seafood, but have no interest in catching it. 

                                   Lunch

The loon on the other hand had no problem with the weather, note the raindrops, nor with catching his lunch. I'm not exactly sure what he's got. A clam perhaps?

                                   Ducks in a Row

There were also several species of duck enjoying the weather. Including these female long-tailed ducks.

Despite the clouds and occasional sprinkle, it was actually a pleasant day, due in part to the lack of wind. A first in all my visits here.