The weather was amazing again this morning in Estabrook Park, with clear skies, nearly still air, and seasonably cool temps. Things got off to an exciting start when, just as I was about to reach the river for my first visit, this Cooper’s hawk swooped in, came up empty, and looked around for whatever preyContinue reading “Three-peats…”
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Less frost and more deer…
It was a super nice morning in Estabrook Park, with clear skies and still air, similar to yesterday, but warmer, so no sign of frost for a change. I got my first nice picture at the north end when this doe crossed between the two islands. She had a fawn in tow, but it wasContinue reading “Less frost and more deer…”
Even more frost…
The air temperature might have been a smidge warmer at dawn, but the air was a bit stiller, and the sky was just as clear, so there was even more frost this morning in Estabrook Park than yesterday. I saw four deer in three locations, but it wasn’t until this buck paused in the riverContinue reading “Even more frost…”
Nothin’ but raptors and mammals…
Not only did it rain again overnight, but it was still raining when the sun tried to come up this morning. Plus, the winds were strong, so I was tempted to skip my visit to Estabrook altogether. But Anne was undaunted and grabbed her umbrella to go for a walk anyway, so when the skiesContinue reading “Nothin’ but raptors and mammals…”
H, b, D, b⁺, H⁺.
Once again, the morning in Estabrook Park was nicer than I expected, given the forecast and the rain overnight. It certainly was cool and breezy, but the clouds soon cleared out for a while, and the sun felt nice and warm if you could enjoy it in a spot out of the breeze. When IContinue reading “H, b, D, b⁺, H⁺.”
A couple of interesting new faces…
Despite the noisy thunderstorms late yesterday afternoon, it was a very nice morning in Estabrook Park today with mostly clear skies and very still air. Add to that the parkway closure for the farmers market and the light Sunday traffic at all, and conditions were perfect for hearing any unusual peeps. As I strolled upContinue reading “A couple of interesting new faces…”
Lots of familiar faces…
It was pretty nice in Estabrook Park at sunrise, but you can tell a change in the weather is coming. The sky now has a thin, white overcast, the breeze is picking up, and I hear rain is on the way. Until then, however, the critters were plentiful, and my first greeter this morning wasContinue reading “Lots of familiar faces…”
October keeps on delivering…
The stunningly beautiful weather in Estabrook Park just keeps coming, and today was just as clear and just as calm as yesterday, but a smidge warmer. Before we get into today’s sights, however, I still have some from yesterday to show you. The yellow-bellied sapsuckers have not all passed through yet, and this gorgeous creatureContinue reading “October keeps on delivering…”
A couple of little surprises
The weather in Estabrook Park just keeps getting nicer. Sure, it was appropriately chilly for October this morning, but the sky remains clear, and the breeze keeps getting lighter. My first surprise today was finding this little blast from the past. I haven’t seen a house wren in weeks, so my bet is that thisContinue reading “A couple of little surprises”
October keeps up the pace…
The beautiful weather continues, and it was another wonderful morning in Estabrook Park. My first greeter today was this beaver on its way home after a night upriver chewing on bark. From the river, I headed to the pond and was thrilled to get one more chance to photograph a red-breasted nuthatch. They are stunners,Continue reading “October keeps up the pace…”
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 