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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Little Bird Day!
Oof, what a morning! I’ve got a few new long stories to tell you at some point, but I don’t have time now, so let me just get to the pictures. I didn’t see anything to photograph until my third trip to the river, after visiting the pond twice. There were a bunch of littleContinue reading “Little Bird Day!”
A blustery start to October
In addition to the wind, it was quite cloudy at sunrise, and it even sprinkled on me for a bit. But then the breeze blew the clouds away, the sun came out, and the day warmed up quickly. The first big surprise of the morning came in this little package beside the northern island. ItContinue reading “A blustery start to October”
Lots of fall colors…
It was a little breezier but warmer and less cloudy this morning in Estabrook Park. Plus, there were plenty of birds around, so it was a great day for late September. The wood ducks and one great blue heron on the pond continue to attract a crowd, especially on such a nice weekend morning, soContinue reading “Lots of fall colors…”
Happy Mother’s Day!
To all the moms out there, this hug’s for you. Funny thing was that while I was trying to get the perfect picture of this Mother’s Day snuggle, there suddenly was a highish pitched call, a little bit like a hawk, and all the goslings looked to see who it was. It turns out toContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day!”
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 