Well, it took many miles and several trips out to the Port Jervis area, but I was finally able to get more than just a flyover look at a RED CROSSBILL. I was just northwest of Huguenot, driving on Franke Road, when I luckily spotted a bird on the road and slowed to a stop before flushing it. I picked my bins up, and sure enough, it was a male RED CROSSBILL, gritting on the road. It was a brief, but very exciting encounter – after about 3o seconds the bird flew. I tried to stay on it, but it went quite a distance and I lost it in the tree line. I’m not sure if this totally satisfies this crossbill itch I have, but it certainly beats a flyover.
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I love this comment. Thanks for checking in John. Matt
Very Cool! Good for you, Matt ✌️
Thanks so much Patty! Matt
great pictures!
Thanks Miller! Matt
Great Shots
Thanks Bruce, appreciate it! Matt
Great photos,as always . I’m glad your persistence paid off !
So am I Liz! I enjoy the process, of course, but when you try for a bird this much, you eventually want some success. Matt