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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 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…”

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…”

The beautiful weather has finally run its course, and it was cloudy this morning after raining overnight. By the time there was enough light for me to venture into Estabrook, however, the rain was long gone, and the air was mostly still and warm, so plenty good enough for a walk in the park. IContinue reading “Good views despite the cloudy skies.”

After a long day in trains, planes, and automobiles yesterday, I made it back to Estabrook Park this morning, and as far as I can tell, the beautiful weather I enjoyed in Connecticut did follow me here. Salmon are running in the river, and here’s one trying to make it up the falls, but IContinue reading “Departures and arrivals…”

The weather is starting to turn here, perhaps in anticipation of my departure. There was plenty of fog this morning, which delayed my start, and it’s still partly cloudy this afternoon. I did see a few birds, nevertheless, and here’s a young tufted titmouse who hasn’t grown much of a tuft yet. It appeared toContinue reading “More surprises big and small.”

The folks in Connecticut will probably be sad when I head home, because I’m sure as heck gonna do my best to bring this amazing weather with me. It has just been stupendous out here. Anyway, the birds played hard to get this morning, but I did manage to sneak another picture of a yellowContinue reading “Plenty of little sights…”

The beautiful weather continues in Connecticut, and I was glad to have the time to get out this morning before the day got underway. The first pleasant surprise was being reminded of the woosh-woosh-woosh sound that mute swans make as they fly over. Even better was spotting it after it landed. I don’t believe I’veContinue reading “So that’s where they’ve been hiding…”

I didn’t have much time this morning before the family events kicked off, but my sister was looking to get some steps in early, so out the door we went. We were greeted right off the bat by this little cutie in the dim light, and it is a young Carolina wren, as far asContinue reading “Short and sweet enough, I hope.”

I’m still in Connecticut, the weather is still beautiful, and I’m still struggling to get some good pictures for you. At the start of my walk this morning, I spotted two green herons on the pond again, and this one appears to be a youngster, by the spots on its wing feathers, which I takeContinue reading “Some baby steps in the right direction.”