Category: Backyard Birds
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August Adolescents
Those wonderful juvenile great blue herons are migrating west to the Hudson River. I felt bad for this skinny youngster at Oglevie’s Pond that couldn’t seem to catch a fish. If only I could get it into my backyard I would stock my hot tub. Fingers crossed that at least half of the new bird…
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Sum(mer) Fun
My favorite totem, the great white egret, entertained me. The purple martins are seriously thinking about a new home. Local, ordinary birds were just doing their thing. And butterflies flitted.
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Awesome Autumn
I love this time of year. The colors of the leaves and birds are especially glorious.
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Mom’s Backyard
I could have just put the camera out on my tripod all day, sat in one place and taken pictures of what was in the yard.
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Earth Day 2014
Six years ago I had a detached retina in three places. It took six months to heal. I was on my side for three of those six months. I am so happy to be able to photograph my local birds. Happy Earth Day!
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Perfect End to Project FeederWatch
Croton Point Park never gets tiring. Project FeederWatch at Croton Nature Center is always entertaining. One more day to go, but I had to put these up today. The birds just sit close now as they wait for me to fill the feeders.
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Some Days Things Just Work
My first year eagle guy now has to wait for his sibling. Finally got the early bird, but not with a worm. Those darn flying tree sparrows…
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Snowbound
Large numbers of eagles remain on the Lower Hudson River. My view this week was from a distance, except for first grade eagle watching on Tuesday. Also, please take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count. You can go to a nearby park that has a feeder and just count for 15 minutes.
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Everything But the Wheatear
All the serious birders on the east coast were at the Croton Train Station Boat Ramp a few weeks ago getting a look at the very rare wheatear. I saw mention of it, but never took the five minute trip to see it. I did manage to photograph my usual subjects.
Bonnie Coe 