Tag: Croton
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Coots Ice Skating at Croton
I laughed and laughed as these two tried to make it out of a frozen area into open water. I felt bad about that. They did join a group of ruddy ducks in a more open area.
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Eagle Heaven on Hudson
There have been at least 15 eagles hunting at the Croton Boat Ramp the last two days. The Croton River started moving again. Verplanck marinas sported another 15-20 fishing and perching relatively close. Thursday night’s eagle count from the dock in Verplanck came in at 15. Just at dusk an immature caught a fish…
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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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Eagle Report
Four or more eagles were perched on the tree on the island in between Cortlandt Yacht Club (private) and Viking Marina. Six eagles, three adults and three immatures, perched on their tree above the train tunnel at Oscawana Island, visible from Furnace Dock Road. They flew off and around, but someone had my parking spot.
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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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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.
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May Days
Great blue heron rookery is captivating all of us here. I never knew the birds raised their young in a colony. Twenty active nests are supporting probably close to 80 young. It wouldn’t be spring without goslings and a swan. And our local osprey has again chosen the communication tower at the train station. I…
Bonnie Coe 