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