Well, it got even colder overnight, down to -6°F by sunrise, but the wind stayed about the same as yesterday, so not too strong, and the sky stayed clear, so there was plenty of sun, and it was a very pretty morning in Estabrook Park, despite the supposed -25°F windchill.
Most of the critters, however, seemed to have no time to appreciate how pretty it was, and they were probably just busy staying alive. One possible exception was this male house finch by the pond, who must have felt full and warm enough to spend his time singing a little tune.
I also heard some black-capped chickadees, but this one was quite focused on foraging instead. So focused, in fact, that it let me stand about ten feet away for several minutes and try to capture it during the few moments when it looked like it was posing for pictures.
Here it is again.
That’s the whole show for today, I’m afraid, and I won’t have an Estabrook Park update for you until later next week, because Anne has another little trip planned, and she’s letting me tag along again. As usual, I’ll bring my camera with me, and I’ll try to share as we go, but I can’t make any guarantees about getting pictures or having the connectivity to post them. Wish us luck!
Oh, and while I’m away, by buddy John Kasper has offered to host the weekly wildlife walk next Monday, and the current forecast suggests things will warm up by then. Maybe you’ll get to see the first red-winged blackbird or the first yellow-bellied sapsucker of the year. Good luck!
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 