I was able to get out early both mornings this weekend and things are starting to happen. Shorebirds are on the move. On Saturday morning, I had a couple of Lesser Yellowlegs and Least Sandpipers at the Camel Farm. Then, this morning I had two fields in the black dirt that were loaded with Killdeer, and at the Camel Farm, I found 3 Lesser Yellowlegs, 2 Least Sandpipers, and 2 Semipalmated Sandpipers. And finally, at Beaver Pond (near Glenmere Lake), I had 2 Solitary Sandpipers, 1 Spotted Sandpiper, and a handful of Killdeer.
Shorebirds aside, my first stop, super early on Saturday morning, was at Mongaup Falls Reservoir, where I kayaked again. I was trying for Red Crossbills, but unfortunately I didn’t have any luck with that species. Still, it was an enjoyable paddle, birdy enough and even though it was sunny, it was still nice and cool at that hour. I didn’t track my species for that paddle, but I had mostly the same usuals as last weekend, give or take.
Great to hear the shorebirds are starting to move again! That Killdeer shot is epic!
I’m pretty stoked about it too. I hope this fall is a good migration. I’m glad I stopped and took some Killdeer shots – sometimes we (I) forget the most common birds can make interesting photos. Matt
For sure! A wise person once said “If you’re not able to take photos of uncommon birds, take uncommon photos of common birds…”
Totally agreed. Thanks for checking in Silas. Matt
Great photos
Thanks Bruce!