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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Cape May Point State Park ~ Birds

It's been a long while since I have been birding over at the State Park. It was pretty quiet while I was there but I did manage to find a few ducks and other birds there.

Bald Eagle

Northern Harrier

Turkey Vulture

Bufflehead Ducks

Tundra Swan with Bufflehead Duck in the background

Northern Shovelers

Wood Duck

Wood Duck followed by American Wigeon

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

St Augustine, FL ~ Marshes of Moultrie Creek

Long-tailed Skipper

This morning I spend the morning checking out the marshes from both sides of the creek. I drove along Shore Road stopping wherever it took my fancy and looked out to see what birds were around. It was going on high tide and yet still I was pleased with birds seen ~ unexpected shorebirds along with some ducks. But the biggest surprise was a pristine Long-tailed Skipper along the edge of the marsh. I loved watching this Hooded Merganser fight with the shrimp he caught. He finally was able to have some lunch.

Hooded Merganser & Shrimp

Whimbrel

Spotted Sandpiper

Turkey Vulture

Green Heron

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Birding Cumberland County, NJ

Red-tailed Hawk

I made a spur of the moment decision to stop by Turkey Point on my way home from Philly and see what birds were around to see. First stop at King Lake, I saw at least 6 young Bald Eagles , This Red-shouldered Hawk and some vultures. Going out to Turkey point I saw numerous Northern Harriers hunting across the fields, several adult Bald Eagles and some unidentified sparrows. Then I drove out to the Maple Avenue impoundments to see if there were any swans. I was hoping for Tundra's and ended up with some Mute Swans. I am surprised at how few ducks are around this year. Also out at Maple Avenue were the Turkey and Black Vultures having a meal. It was an enjoyable afternoon.