Sunday Shots, 09/27/26

This weekend’s nor’easter foiled my scheduled plans. I was supposed to go on a fishing trip with my work on Saturday and then I was going to count at Mount Peter Hawkwatch on Sunday. Both didn’t happen due to the weather. Instead, I birded the black dirt both mornings, hoping that the storm would bring in something exciting. That didn’t happen, but the birding was still pretty good. Of note, I got my first good look at an American Pipit and even had a small flock flying in the distance. I got my first Lincoln’s Sparrow of the year. I also did really well with raptors. It made me think about how lucky we are to have access to so many raptors in our area; sometimes I think I take it for granted. During my travels between the two days, I had 11 species of raptors: Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Cooper’s Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, and Barred Owl.

~Orange County Barred Owl, 09/26/26.~
~My first American Pipit shot of the year, Black Dirt Region, 09/27/26.~
~I seem to be running into the same 4 Sandhill Cranes just about every weekend. Here’s two of the four flying over the Liberty Loop, 09/26/26.
-One more shot of the Barred Owl, Orange County NY 09/26/26.~

4 thoughts on “Sunday Shots, 09/27/26”

    1. Thanks Silas, the Barred Owl was a treat for sure. I love those cranes – it never gets old.

      Matt

  2. Hi Matt,
    Thanks for sharing these Photos, its a Good reminder to get out and see some Birds!
    We have Kestrels and Red Tailed Hawks back by us in the Florida area of the Black Dirt.
    Nice to see the Cranes are still around.
    Patty

    1. It’s always a good idea to get out and see some birds, lol! The black dirt has been absolutely filled with raptors lately, I’m glad you are getting your share. Matt

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