It was another beautiful morning, with much less of a breeze than recently, and a great way to end September. I struggled to get much to show you, however, so thank goodness for the regulars on the pond. This first scene took me by surprise. I’ve seen wood ducks in trees before, and I’ve seenContinue reading “Back to the basics…”
Monthly Archives: September 2024
September winds down…
It was just as warm, just as breezy, but a lot less cloudy this morning in Estabrook Park, compared to yesterday, so a wonderful early autumn day for a visit. Even better, the parkway was closed for the Shorewood Farmers Market, so it felt like I had the place and its critters to myself atContinue reading “September winds down…”
Lots of fall colors…
It was a little breezier but warmer and less cloudy this morning in Estabrook Park. Plus, there were plenty of birds around, so it was a great day for late September. The wood ducks and one great blue heron on the pond continue to attract a crowd, especially on such a nice weekend morning, soContinue reading “Lots of fall colors…”
A couple more familiar faces arrive…
The far leading edge of hurricane Helene drifted in from the south this morning just as the sun rose in the east, so the weather was a bit unsettled this morning, a bit cloudy and breezy, but at least it was dry. My first exciting greeter in Estabrook Park was this young red-headed woodpecker highContinue reading “A couple more familiar faces arrive…”
All discombobulated…
Today’s date is even, but it didn’t rain, in fact the weather has been gorgeous all day, and perhaps that is what has goofed me up. Things started out pretty good with an image, good enough for a positive ID, of the first winter wren spotted this fall in Estabrook Park. It was still soContinue reading “All discombobulated…”
Today’s date is odd, so the sun is out…
The weather has been a little bit of a rollercoaster lately, and today was an “up” day. Yay! The red-breasted nuthatch was in the same tree as yesterday, at the north end of the southern soccer fields, and I was able to get a picture today, although it isn’t as nice as the first one.Continue reading “Today’s date is odd, so the sun is out…”
Another rainy day…
Well, now that the seal is broken, I shouldn’t be surprised by another rainy day, eh? Anyway, the radar suggested a gap in the rain starting at 8 am, so I gave it a try, and did not get as wet as Sunday. Plus, I didn’t have to wait until the end of my hikeContinue reading “Another rainy day…”
Still more fall migrators…
All the rain from yesterday eventually drifted east, and it took most of the clouds with it, too, so we had a pretty nice morning again in Estabrook Park. The trees at the crest of the bluff along the west edge of the soccer fields were abuzz with birds, as I had found them yesterdayContinue reading “Still more fall migrators…”
I just never know what I’m gonna find…
I waited and waited for the rain to quit this morning, and I finally gave up at 11am and went out anyway. The radar map was showing just light green by then, so I thought I might get lucky and only have to contend with mist. Well, that did not go as planned, and theContinue reading “I just never know what I’m gonna find…”
I don’t see this every day…
Nicer weather has returned, and it was a gorgeous morning in Estabrook Park, with clear skies, still air, and mild temps. Right out of the gate, as I was crossing the southern parking lot, these three beauties came out to greet me. I suspect they were dropped off in the park by someone who foundContinue reading “I don’t see this every day…”
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 