Rye, New York, 1/3/15

- Male Hooded Merganser at Edith G Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye NY, 1/3/15.
– Male Hooded Merganser at Edith G Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye NY, 1/3/15.

Karen Miller and I got an early start this morning and headed to the Edith G Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye, New York. It was a cold morning, but also a productive one, as we had 36 species for the day:

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One of many Buffleheads seen today at Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye NY 1/3/15.

Canada Goose
Gadwall
American Black Duck
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Mourning Dove
Downy WP
Red-bellied WP
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
American Robin
European Starling
American Tree Sparrows
Song Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
House Finch
American Goldfinch

Karen and I had an enjoyable morning, Rye is a super location that I would certainly recommend, especially at this time of year. One of the highlights of our day was running into John Haas and Lance Verderame, who joined us briefly before we headed our separate ways. John and Lance are both excellent birders and just nice guys to spend time with. I found out later in the day that it was John’s birthday, so Happy Birthday John!

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-Lance Verderame and John Haas, prepared for both  the cold weather and the birds at Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye, New York 1/3/15.

 

A pair of female Red-breasted Mergansers at Edith G Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye, New York 1/3/15.
A pair of female Red-breasted Mergansers at Edith G Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye, New York 1/3/15.

 

A Ring-billed Gull in flight, Rye NY, 1/3/15.
A Ring-billed Gull in flight, Rye NY, 1/3/15.

 

 

 

6 thoughts on “Rye, New York, 1/3/15”

    1. Thanks John. I’m bummed we missed the RT Loon, LT Ducks, and the Common Goldeneyes though! But, still a great day. Matt

  2. Great post, Matt. Your revised site looks great too. I especially like the species list down the side. The Hooded Merganser is an awesome picture …. really good. And, of course, the picture of John and Lance is a favorite!

    1. Thanks Karen! I love that pic of John and Lance too, they are ready for anything! Matt

  3. Hi Matt
    These shots are great…..not just the shots…but the artistic expression is really appreciated. It takes…just a picture… to a new level and I really like it. Still having difficulty with the white background though, but in time I guess I will adjust.

    I’m disappointed you haven’t found any snowies yet tho’!! LOL Hold off until I’m not sick anymore though!!

    Wilma

    1. Thanks Wilma, I’m glad you like the shots. Don’t worry too much about the background, I am trying to find a blog theme that I like with a dark background; it seems most people prefer it. Maybe this is the week for a snowy? Hope you are feeling better soon. Matt

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