It was an absolutely gorgeous morning in Estabrook Park, at long last, with blue skies, a warm sun, mild temps, and calm winds. Despite my exuberance, however, it was pretty quiet in the park.
I counted 15 wood ducks, 5 on the pond and 10 on the river, but the most photogenic ducks in the park were this pair of mallards glowing in the golden sunlight.
There were no ospreys, falcons, or merlins today, but I did see the pair of Cooper’s hawks beside the river at the north end again, and I managed to get a picture of this one.
In addition to all the herons, the two egrets continue to fish on the river, and here’s one about to enjoy a little morsel of success.
At the south end, I found one more yellow-bellied sapsucker on his way south.
Finally, here’s one more of the many white-throated sparrows still foraging throughout the park.
That’s it for today, I’m afraid, but the nice weather is supposed to stick around a while, so maybe I’ll have more luck tomorrow.
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 