American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) by Scott Kruitbosch
American Kestrels are patrolling our grasslands at spots like the Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport. This one kept me company today while the songs of Eastern Meadowlarks rolled across the land.
Read MoreRedhead (Aythya americana) by Twan Leenders
We’ve been posting so many banded birds from Costa Rica and Panama that will head to the U.S. soon and I thought it appropriate to post a banded individual (not by us!) that winters here. This Redhead (Aythya americana) recently allowed Twan to read four of the ten digits on its band, not quite enough to be able to find its origins.
Read MoreLong-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) by Scott Kruitbosch
There’s a reason for the name Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis), one that does not need any explanation. This was one of two individuals at Dunkirk Harbor (on Lake Erie, NY) today along with thousands of other waterfowl of a couple dozen species. Bald Eagles perched on the ice and flying overhead keep them all very attentive. It’s a spectacle.
Read MoreSnowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) by Twan Leenders
We have some Snowy Owls sticking around for the long haul, especially near water – even the mostly frozen Lake Erie. This Snowy was at the Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport on February 3, 2014 and beautifully photographed by Twan in some light snow. You can even see tiny flakes accumulating around its bright yellow eyes!
Read MoreMelanistic Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) by Twan Leenders
This melanistic Eastern Gray Squirrel that Twan recently photographed in Dunkirk, NY seemed to me to be the perfect scene for the upcoming week with a little bit of snow in a very cold looking world. I’m glad they’re doing well over there along Lake Erie even if their winter “camouflage” needs some, um…help. How are the feathered and furry friends doing in your backyard?
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