I headed to Port Jervis early this morning to hit some of my usual spots in that area: Laurel Grove Cemetery, Reservoir 1, Reservoir 3, and Eagle’s Nest. It was a nice morning to be out: it was blustery, cold, and sunny; my eyes watered throughout the morning; fogging up my binoculars regularly and by morning’s end, my crow’s feet to become salty and crusty. It was a birdy morning, with enough activity at each spot to keep me busy. My best stop was at Reservoir 3, where I had a pair of Brown Creepers and three Golden-crowned Kinglets. I struggled with a somewhat accommodating kinglet, but I was happy to get a halfway decent creeper shot; that’s a bird that I’ve struggled to get good pics. For the morning I had a total of 33 species. I haven’t included a full species list in a while, so see today’s list below.
I love your photos of the Brown Creeper is silhouette and the flight shot of the Bald Eagle, but I especially like the soft muted colors of the Eastern Bluebird. It was definitely a challenge to be outside today in that wind!
Thanks so much Kathy, Tricia mentioned the colors in the bluebird shot as well. I don’t know about you, but I think I’m ready for spring now! matt
Cold morning with the wind.
Last week I was at a uninhibited attoll in the Seychelle islands . The seabirds were unfraid since they rarely see humans. One memorable bird I saw was a red tailed tropic bird. It was a fishing trip birding was a bonus.
Bill, that sounds like a dream come true to me. Just to be on an island like that would be amazing; add a Red-tailed Tropicbird and I would lose my mine. Hope the fishing was good too. Matt
Beautiful shots Matt
I am tired of being cold, too!!!
Wilma