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I made it out to Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge a couple of times this week and took many photos. A good collection of shorebirds continue at the refuge, as do a group of six Great Egrets (down from 10 last weekend). Herons are numerous, with Green Herons, Great Blue Herons, and Black-crowned Night Herons all being seen and heard. All the birds photographed were seen while walking the Liberty Loop Trail or on Liberty Lane. Here are some of the shots I got this week:
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One of four Greater Yellowlegs at the refuge on 7/24/13.I got to see this Lesser Yellowlegs near a Greater Yellowlegs and a Solitary Sandpiper. It was really interesting to note the differences between the three. Wallkill River NWR 7/24/13.
A Solitary Sandpiper and a Lesser Yellowlegs at the refuge on Wednesday 7/24/13. I don’t love this photo but I like seeing the two birds together.
The morning light was really appealing, and I am really happy with the colors in this photo. Great Egrets at Wallkill River NWR 7/27/13.Great Egret at the refuge this morning, 7/27/13.Who’s gonna mess with this crew? Not me. Five of six Great Egrets at Wallkill River NWR 7/27/13.I’ve been seeing a hearing plenty of Green Herons at the refuge, but not getting close enough for any good photos. Wallkill River NWR 7/27/13.Great Blue Herons are numerous out at Wallkill River NWR. This one flew right in front of me. This Shot is SOOC, taken 7/25/13.Birds flying away usually don’t make for great photos, but I sort of like this one. GBHE out at Wallkill River NWR 7/25/13.I was with Karen Miller and Sharon Dewey Scavotto when we found this bird. We were all stumped, and after getting home and looking briefly in some books I’m guessing a young Brown-headed Cowbird, but I’m still not really sure. Please comment if you can I.D. this bird! Thanks.
2 thoughts on “Wallkill River NWR – A Week of Photos”
Hi, Matt.
I’m Tricia’s friend from college, and Eddy knows Tricia from CA snd Colorado when we roomed together some years ago.
Your photos are stunning; very pristine with a glimpse of life as a bird. Keep up the birding!
Hope to meet you soon, Congrats on your engagement. Best, Angela
Angela,
I’m glad you are enjoying the photos; thanks for the kind words. I look forward to meeting you someday soon! Take Care. Matt
Hi, Matt.
I’m Tricia’s friend from college, and Eddy knows Tricia from CA snd Colorado when we roomed together some years ago.
Your photos are stunning; very pristine with a glimpse of life as a bird. Keep up the birding!
Hope to meet you soon, Congrats on your engagement. Best, Angela
Angela,
I’m glad you are enjoying the photos; thanks for the kind words. I look forward to meeting you someday soon! Take Care. Matt