Category: Miscellaneous Wildlife
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Eagles Galore! Plus a Few Other Regulars
As soon as the crushing ice formed on the Hudson River and the rivers to the north, east, west and south, our migrant eagles joined us at the Croton Point Nature Center. Eagle watchers reported up to 44 eagles on the river.
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Red Headed Woodpecker in Sleepy Hollow
Got a text from Charlie and Karolyn that there were two red-headed woodpeckers at Kingsland Point Park. I was just over the MTA tracks in DeVries Park so I immediately took off. This happens to be the same woodpecker enjoying a few different meal courses in the park. It seems we have a red-headed woodpecker…
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Red Tail Hunts at Croton
While on my search for a snowy owl, I thought I would try the Croton ‘Meadow.’ I didn’t see an owl, but our resident red tail was in her favorite spot by the road. She thought she had something on her first try, but apparently not. She tried again as the smaller birds took cover.
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Splish, Splash
It was really fun to see this swan taking a bath at the Croton Boat Ramp on a Sunday.
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SMRA Project Feeder Watch at Croton Nature Center Has Begun
I enjoy counting birds on Saturday and Sunday mornings at the nature center. This year we are back to 8 to 10 AM. The Saw Mill River Audubon signature bird, the Carolina wren, greeted me first thing on the first morning! And because of the efforts of Audubon groups in the area, the landfill, now…
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Marshlands Conservancy 2013
The photo exhibit is almost here, so I made the trip to Marshlands Conservancy. The 600mm lens had to stay in the car because it is too heavy and bulky to carry around. But I really needed it. I may give it a try during my next visit.
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I Left My Heart in Alviso
Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge, the Alviso part, is heaven for birds. Thankfully, the fog burned off just as I got there. Unfortunately, they forgot to unlock the gate on the last day of my visit and I didn’t have time to walk to the Alviso Slough. Had to make do with the Alviso Marina County…
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August Birds
Made it to Croton train station and park at low tide. I also filled in at the Croton Nature Center for a few days. It was very relaxing to finally be able to concentrate on my bird photography after a break.
Bonnie Coe 