It did snow again overnight, it did warm up into the twenties, and the wind did stay light, which was all very nice, but I sure could have used a little sun to coax the birds out to bask in its warmth.
On the other hand, I did get to see my first blue jay in Estabrook Park for the year, so the conditions were just right for something. The little “rascal”, since “sweetie” doesn’t quite sound right, given their reputation at the bird feeder, even perched right there for as long as it took for me to fiddle with my camera and focus in on it. That was likely due, however, to its having not yet shaken off the overnight cold, more than kindness, but I’ll take it!
By odd coincidence, given the many videos available of the two duking it out at feeders, this female red-bellied woodpecker, who also appeared a bit frozen, was parked nearly right above the jay.
And that’s all I captured on film this morning, so let me show you another look at the common merganser and the common goldeneye hens paddling together on the river yesterday, when the sun was shining beautifully.
Finally, here’s another look at the red-tailed hawk, also from yesterday. And yes, it is facing a slightly different direction, so it really is a different picture. You can check it yourself if you don’t trust me.
I see we’re due for a little more snow overnight and then a little more cold and a little more wind in the morning, but there might be more sun, and that’s a trade I’m willing to make.
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 