Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia: 30th April

Heading south along the East Coast, this morning was spent at Chincoteague, a mixture of wetland, sandy woodland and coastal habitats.

After the red of yesterday's Cardinal, how about a splash of blue? A pair of Blue Grosbeak were feeding next to the path, showing off on the edge of the marsh

 Sora, a surprise to see out in the open

 At least three pairs of Piping Plovers were on territory along the beach. It's easy to see why this species is doing so badly, as they are very susceptible to disturbance and choose to next at exactly that point on the beach which is most comfortable for walking!

 Fowler's Toad

 Another colourful Grosbeak (and another new bird for me), the male Rose-breasted Grosbeak

The rather lovely Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel, an endangered subspecies of the more widespread Eastern Fox Squirrel.