Andrew Dressel

Gettin’ a real soakin’ at the park

The skies are so dark, the streetlights are still on, and so there ain’t gonna be no new pictures today. Instead, I’m sure all the critters at the pond will be thrilled to have the day off for a change. Anyway, just to tide you over, here are a couple images from Estabrook that didn’tContinue reading “Gettin’ a real soakin’ at the park”

Some new color in Estabrook

So you’re sick of the brown toads and mushrooms, eh? Well I told you not to eat them. Anyway, here’s some color for a change. That’s a pretty little wild geranium just opened, and here’s a female yellow-rumped warbler adjusting her feathers. Meanwhile, I’ve spotted hummingbirds in the park and a little mammal swimming in the pond, but haveContinue reading “Some new color in Estabrook”

More new arrivals in the Park

I know what you’ve all been thinking.“Birds are fine, mammals are nice enough, reptiles will do, and we’ll even allow a fish or two, but where the heck are the amphibians, for Pete’s sake? How about a newt, a salamander, a frog, or even a pollywog for a change? Come on, man, you’re better thanContinue reading “More new arrivals in the Park”

Rained out in Estabrook

Oh, sure, I could definitely go out, and I will have to at some point, but I don’t want to get the camera wet, you know? Anyway, I managed to capture a couple of images last evening before the light was gone that I have a hope will get us through the morning. First up,Continue reading “Rained out in Estabrook”

Slow morning in Estabrook

Sure, all the usual suspects were out and about, but I didn’t manage to see anybody new today. Maybe they’re all at Gary’s bird feeder along with the grosbeaks he’s been hoarding.Luckily, I did happen upon this little guy down by the river yesterday afternoon. He’s a Black-and-white warbler, if you can believe it. All 11Continue reading “Slow morning in Estabrook”

A GB in EP at last

When I’m not even thinking about grosbeaks, that’s when I spot a grosbeak, right? I was by the pond, had just taken yet another picture of a turtle already up on a log in the sun, and had just turned off on a little trail heading north into the woods, when I spotted a coupleContinue reading “A GB in EP at last”

The parade continues in the park

A couple more flitty little warblers stayed still nearly long enough for me to capture images. They are a male common yellowthroat hunting for breakfast in the grass and a male magnolia warbler prefering to hunt in the bushes. Meanwhile, Ol’ Blue was back at the pond again along with his little green sidekick, who looks likeContinue reading “The parade continues in the park”

Happy Mother’s Day from EP

First, I’d like to wish Happy Mother’s Day to my mom and all the moms out there trying to make the best of things in these very difficult times. Second, a couple of readers have written to ask me about the mushrooms. I am sure that they are not morels, but I don’t know what they mightContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day from EP”

Frost in the Park (and I’ve got the pictures to prove it)

I’ll spare you pictures of frost and get right to the interesting change afoot at the pond. When I arrived this morning, nine goslings were napping in one group with one set of parents, and two goslings were in a distinctly separate group with a second set of parents, instead of the usual eight andContinue reading “Frost in the Park (and I’ve got the pictures to prove it)”

Snow flurries in Estabrook

I’m sure you will all be relieved to hear that the kids are still alright. 11 goslings with 4 adults were making the best of a cold morning by the pond. Luckily, the sun was out a bit.I heard much less singing today, although the gray catbird on the Oakleaf Trail did give a nice littleContinue reading “Snow flurries in Estabrook”