I had relative success at my first stop this morning – Reservoir 3 in Port Jervis. My target bird was RED CROSSBILLS, and, although I didn’t get good looks or photos, I did have Red Crossbills fly over on three occasions. I need to figure out where those birds hang out in the Res 3 area – that’s still the big mystery. While I was there, I had a nice encounter with an adult Bald Eagle, so that was a little bit of a consolation prize for no crossbill pics.
Afterwards, I spent a little bit of time in the black dirt region. There were plenty of Horned Larks around – in loose, jumpy flocks. Amongst them, I had one Lapland Longspur and several Snow Buntings. I would later come across a small flock of approximately 25 Snow Buntings and after that, a single American Pipit hanging in there. I didn’t get any pics of the passerines, but I did have an opportunity with a male Peregrine Falcon and a little later with a female Northern Harrier.
Haven’t checked in to comment in awhile Matt. but I never miss the blog. Love these peregrine pix and as always so enjoy your remarkable photos!!
Best
Scotty
It’s always good to hear from you Scotty – thanks so much for the kind words. Hope to see you out there one of these days soon. Matt
Hi Matt!
Great images, and thanks for the ideas on where to go to see Buntings, etc.
Waiting for my cataracts to “ripen” for surgery, then I might be able to see the smaller birds a bit better. LOL
Nice Falcon shots 🙂
Patty
Thanks Patty. Good luck with everything – please keep us posted on how things go with your surgery. Matt
Always cool to capture a falcon shot! Those are great. Each post is enjoyed.
Thanks so much Silas. It was good to see you on Saturday. Matt
Great pictures Matt! The first one and the last one are amazing!
Thanks Carolyn! Thanks for checking in! Matt
Hi Matt!
Frequent reader of your blog here! Did you notice that your Bald Eagle is banded? Very cool to see!
Best,
Julien
Hi Julien. I did notice that! Too bad I couldn’t make out anything on them. Thanks for checking in.