Great to have you back! Missed seeing your wonderful photos.
Love the pics and the captions!!
Thanks! Finding out who they are is half the fun.
VERY, VERY INTERESTING THESE FLIES !!!
Thank you. I could watch butterflies all day.
I really enjoy each picture your send. I’m amazed at how you have an exact biological name for each creature:…
Thanks, super photos of these beauties! Sent from my iPad >
What a beautiful collection of butterfly pics! Thank you!!!
Thanks as always! Sent from my iPad >
I think European robins are prettier than ours. 😯
The goldfinch looks very different that the ones here in CT. And the buzzard looks very hawk like. Very interesting!
I do love those crazy feet. As a water bird though I am surprised the feet are not webbed.
Awesome shots of a beautiful species.
Welcome. My pleasure.
Thanks!
Beautiful shots.
Ha ha ha. Great episode, Andy. The close ups of the coots are amazing, and that’s a pretty good jab…
John Gurda would approve… Ahahahahaha! 🤣
Omg, what a cutie.
Uh, yeah. That was genuine side-eye. Glad you can speak swan. Really love the baby stork all comfy and fluffed…
That last pic sure is some swan stink eye! Glad you made it out!
That Willow Warbler is a cutey. Dad
Nope. Anne used the folding bike I brought with me, and I’m using a bike I borrowed from the bike…
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Crow saying farewell and THANK YOU for taking pictures of nature.
Sorry, I haven’t been able to keep up with your wonderful posts, but I do save them and TODAY is…
Lovely pheasants and butterflies, but what I really want to know is: Did Anne pack her own bike into a…
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I’m so enjoying your wildlife-watching adventures and the new species you’re finding. Thanks so much for these posts–they are a…
Guess we all have something in common – it’s HOT!! Upper 80s here today, and we need rain. Still watering…
Oh my gosh, no airconditioning
Love the crow portrait, but the darter…cloaked by its wings…is really stunning.
According to http://www.extremescience.com/, which wikipedia cites, they reach “horizontal cruising speeds of 65-90 kph ( 40-55 mph) and not exceeding…
That Peregrine Falcon, the fastest animal on earth! The speed given on the internet was 240 mph, Now that must…
Hello Andrew, my name is Daphne and I recently found your posts thanks to a fellow friend of Estabrook Park.…
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Love your photos and commentaries. Keep them coming.
Hope you enjoy your weekend! Do you have to work on Monday, July 4th? I’m guessing you do as why…
Hi Andy! The pictures look fabulous as usual. Thanks for making my day with these posts. It is always a…
All of your great photos are coming thru with flying colors (literally!). So many new birds with North American relatives……
HI Andrew, The spoonbill photos look fine to me. Though, my favorite is the dappled gold and black Swedish domestic…
Thanks! I have borrowed a Batavus Stratos from the bike lab. It’s like a sporty station wagon. I was using…
amazing photos in any format. Thanks!
I am truly amazed at the variety you are seeing and sharing with us!!! Miss you being here. Doreen
Beautiful pictures, as usual. Have to tell you that I saw a bit of wildlife right across the street last…
Amazing and gorgeous! >
Thanks again, always a treat! Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad
The storks and grebes are awesome! Two questions for you, Andy. First, it seems you’ve sorted the bike situation. What…
Hi Andrew, Great photos and story as always. I have missed seeing you in the park so downloaded Cornell’s Merlin…
Stay at it. Daily I send these posts in NC and WA
Welcome aboard!
I have been camping on Doreen’s subscription. Yesterday I decided to subscribe so that the email will come into my…
Great photos! Mom and baby are so sweet.
Wow no kidding about that eating utensil! At first glance I thought we had another poster child for wildlife’s encounters…
Delightful. Thanks so much
We’ve seen them eat fish and frogs before, and I had heard about ducklings but never seen it myself until…
Glad to hear it!
Do herons eat meat (in your pic)? 🤔 😯Poor little one. 😢
I bet you’re enjoying the new critters you’re seeing – I know I am! BTW – back wall of driveway…
The season is about the same, all the trees appear to be done leafing out, but the temps are cooler,…
HI Andrew, what fun to have you safely ensconced in Delfts. And even better, they have birds there too! I…
I learned a new word, plas means lake. Are the current temps and season about what it is here?
Wow! Some amazing photos and observations.
What a wonderful new world of birds!
Looks like you’re getting acquainted with the locals!
Been thinking about your trip and glad to see you’re safely on the ground with two wheels under you! How…
Cool finds on a first day! That crow looks like a carrion crow, they’re quite abundant in Europe. Compared to…
Thanks for sharing photos of your new neighbors! All the best in busy Rotterdam. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad
I’m so glad you made it safely to Delft! This post makes me so happy. Thanks for sharing. Take care,…
Wow! Hitting the ground running cycling and birding! Congrats on the successful transfer especially getting the bike through. Awesome to…
Best of luck on your new adventure. I look forward to some European bird photos from you. You have been…
Thanks for sharing these pics! You are definitely an engineer. 😊 Safe travels! Michelle >
‘Thanks for openning my eyes to the amazing wildlife in my neighborhood over the past year!. The park is such…
Rock n roll, Andy! We’re all routing for you!
Travel safely Andy!!! We will miss you!!! Great opportunity for you!! Love Dad and Mom J
…and the adventure begins! Good luck, keep in touch and enjoy the ride! 🙂
WOO HOO!! We all get to go along on “Andy’s Adventures”. Fingers crossed that your camera, bike and you arrive…
Have a great (& safe) time! 👍 Looking 👁 forward to Dutch flora 🏵& fauna 🦆. 😊
Have a great (& safe) time! 👍 Looking 👁 forward to Dutch flora 🏵& fauna 🦆. 😊
Bon Voyage, Andy! I love how you’re recycling all the NYT bags to keep you clothes and bike separated!
Good travels to you. Enjoy your next adventure! Keep writing. Sonny
You can do if any one can. Good luck and we will see you in Sept!
Safe Travels Andy. We will miss you! As will all of your Estabrook flora and fauna.
It will be interesting to get a video of you at the airport – good luck!
Bon Voyage, Andrew. You’re going to have a great year and accomplish wonderful things for the environment and all of…
Thanks for all your exquisite pictures, adroit commentary, and persistence. Best wishes across the pond.
Bon voyage!
Have a nice trip and a great year in the Netherlands. Please, when you can, keep us happy with Dutch…
Safe travels, Andrew. Have a wonderful year. I look forward to whatever you post from the Netherlands. I have learned…
And we will sorely miss you!
Safe trip!
We’ll miss you! Hope you find a park in the Netherlands. ________________________________
We’re going to miss you and your ‘light on’ Estabrook Park A LOT! Safe travels and lots of fun adventures.
Not a problem. Thanks for forwarding my posts.
> welcome back! i think i sent a message to you that was meant for an elderly friend…sorry. i send…
I am hopeful that you will find a great nature spot in the Netherlands to photo and share with us.…
Here is the second shot and ID they sent back to me for you.
I just got this from Wisconsin Mycological Society. Late, but lots of things are this year.
What a spectacular/memorable morn you had! Am gitty for you!
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Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 
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