Northern Shrike
When do you expect to find Northern Shrikes? They are always seen when you least expect them and that is exactly what happened to me today. I happen to look to the left (CHECK) Northern Shrike. My co-worker said how did you find that bird. Sometimes we just get lucky!! (Photo is from 2007, sorry not the best photo).
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Snow Buntings, Gulls and Ducks
Snow Bunting
Had a great bird day today. Where I was working, had a huge flock (~25) of Snow Buntings in the grape vines. (CHECK) They would fly in a group to another spot in the grapes and then 10 mins later do it all over again.
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Common Redpoll
Up to 21 species now and the highlight was finding Redpolls at the Administration Building this morning (CHECK). Yesterday had a Golden Eagle yesterday at the entrance of the Park (CHECK). Did get a photo of it flying but not really the best in the world.
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White-breasted Nuthatch
Another great start to the season with the White-breasted Nuthatch in trees (CHECK)!
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Common Merganser
If you haven’t noticed, one of my New Year resolutions is to make an effort in posting things on the the blog more often and one of the ways to do this will be going back into keeping a year list. So far I have 15 species already this year and while going into town this morning, added European Starling, Rock Pigeon and Common Merganser to the list. 2013 is going to be a great year!!
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Pileated Woodpecker
New Birds for the New Year!! Lots of common sightings like the Junco, Blue Jay, Crow . . etc. . . Highlight was seeing the Pileated Woodpecker fly across the road!
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First bird of the Year
Happy New Year everyone . . . . First bird of the Year . . . “Black-capped Chickadee”!! CHECK
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White-tailed Deer
The Regular Deer Hunting Season is almost over. I have been wondering if I will be seeing any other deer this year besides scrub bucks or doe . . . . . . only have my buck tag left. Guess I am ready to call it quits for the season.
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Evening Grosbeak
Very exciting . . . watch this time of the year for Evening Grosbeaks and Pine Siskins! Had a huge flock at the Admin Building in Allegany State Park this morning!
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Happy Labor Day
Hope Everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!!
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Chautauqua Institution
Today I have the privilege to speak at the Chautauqua Institution http://www.ciweb.org/ for the Bird, Tree and Garden Club. Should be a good time!!
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Female Gypsy Moth laying eggs
Been seeing lots of Gypsy Moths here in Allegany State Park. The females are the white moths and males are the brown ones (no males in the photos). I am not sure what those eggs are on the right of the Gypsy Moth egg-mass.
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4th of July healthy little snack
How to make your Red White and Blue 4th of July healthy little snack!!
-Small Flag
-Blue Berry
-Red Raspberry
-Jell-o No Bake Cheesecake with grand-cracker crust
-mini baking cups
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Fused Feathers on the Waxwing
Going through some older photos and we have been banding lots of Waxwings lately. You just have to love the fused feathers at the tips of the wings making it look wax like! . . . . IDK, this picture just makes me smile.
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Happy Memorial Weekend
Everyone have a safe and wonderful Memorial Weekend.
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California Birders
Just had the opportunity to meet two great birders from California who were photographing east coast birds here in Allegany State Park. They had just got done photographing a Chestnut-sided Warbler and commenting on the great birds we had! It was nice meeting you guys and hope you come back to Allegany!!!
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American Kestrel
Feels like summer with 80 degree temperatures. Birds are very active with the Kestrel vocalizing near the house. I am hoping they will decide to next in the nest box I put up last spring. They were great neighbors last summer!! 🙂
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Eastern Phoebe
Just heard an Eastern Phoebe singing outside the Administration Building a few min’s ago! WHOOT
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American Robin
You are sure to see American Robin’s flying around Allegany State Park this weekend. They seem to be in large flocks and they are for sure moving through this area currently!! I do love seeing these guys! Spring is near!
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Eastern Bluebirds Checking out the Nest Boxs
Was a great morning, saw a pair of Eastern Bluebirds checking out my two boxes at my house this morning. Then coming to work saw another pair looking at boxes here in Allegany State Park. So, was a good day today!
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Tundra Swans
Tundra Swans has been pushing through the Allegany State Park area over the past week. If you hear them, look up they are flying very high up in the sky.
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Red-winged Blackbird
Saw a flock of about 50 Red-winged Blackbirds yesterday! Sure sign that spring is near.
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Canada Goose
Is it me or did it appear that Canada Goose showed up everywhere? I saw a flock on the ice at Red House Lake . . . I saw a flock in the fields on my way home . . . . flying . . . !
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