Tundra Swans (CHECK) 3/10/09
Just catching up with my first of the years for 2009 (all older photos)!
Woodduck (CHECK) 3/6/09
Common Grackle (CHECK) 3/7/09
Killdeer (CHECK) 3/9/09
Red-winged Blackbird (CHECK) 3/2/09
Brown-headed Cowbird (CHECK) 3/7/09
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I am a naturalist, field biologist and nature photographer from the Western New York area. I have started exploring nature writing through this blog and it truly has been fun sharing my numerous adventures with everyone. Thanks to the many other authors that help me with my post and they will be sharing some of their nature explorations.
I have always had a latent interest in birds and photography and have been lucky enough to find time to explore these interests over the last few years. I am very thankful to the Cattaraugus County Bird Club for getting me started, sharing their wealth of knowledge and for their wonderful programs. And many thanks to Tom for letting me share some of my adventures and photos on the Monarch Nature Blog.
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You’re a little ahead of us. Still patiently waiting for all of the above to arrive!
10 March 2009 at 8:18 pm
You sure are seeing a lot! I can’t wait to see the wood ducks! Great!
10 March 2009 at 8:19 pm
Love seeing the woodducks. It seems we can’t get close enough to them around here for photos. Such handsome birds.
10 March 2009 at 9:24 pm
When this stupid rain stops, I’ll try and see if our Presque Isle Wood Ducks are back as well as the Tundra Swans.
11 March 2009 at 12:28 am
I am envious of all of you checking here! Great blackbird picture. I have been trying for two weeks now to get a decent photo but have not been successful due to how far away they are from me.
11 March 2009 at 6:18 am
Really enjoy your photos. The only one of those birds I’ve seen for sure in my area is the grackle. The woodduck is so unusual looking, curious how it got its common sounding name.
11 March 2009 at 11:59 am
Your RW Blackbird is fantastic. Love the red wing showing. Check.
11 March 2009 at 12:43 pm
Killdeer already?!? Very cool. I put up <a href=”http://www.martytdx.com/zealot/archives/2009/02/26/2009-birding-so-far”my list, too (so far)
11 March 2009 at 12:52 pm
Whoops, meant to close that link…
11 March 2009 at 12:53 pm
Wonderful photos! I have never seen a tundra swan so that photo was really special.
11 March 2009 at 2:26 pm
What a bunch of nice birdies you’ve seen so far!!
11 March 2009 at 6:08 pm
I have seen only 2 of these returnees. I know that Kildeer have come back and hope to find one on the weekend. I have never seen a Tundra Swan.
12 March 2009 at 9:08 am
I dream of the day I finally see a wood duck! Fantastic photos as always!
12 March 2009 at 8:19 pm
Another nice series. The Wood Duck has been a constant source of grief for me. I have yet to get close enough to one to get a good shot. Well done.
12 March 2009 at 9:48 pm
Wonderful photos. So many birds in one post!
13 March 2009 at 5:10 pm
Very cool captures Monarch! I love the Tundra Swans!
Happy Weekend!
Cat
14 March 2009 at 9:26 pm
Thanks everyone! It was a little Talley on all my birdies!
17 March 2009 at 7:05 pm