A visit to Prospect Park in Brooklyn was on tap for today. We had a few spring migrants like the Eastern Phoebe, Pine Warbler, and Wood Duck. An Iceland Gull was unexpected.
Our primary target was the Northern Goshawk that has been exploiting the recent heavy snowfall that covered much of the available food and has caused many birds to rely on the feeders. After about 2 hours we saw the Goshawk in a long flight. Soon after we again saw the Goshawk flying a shorter flight.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Sunday, March 12, 2017
March 12 - Owl Prowl
Our first stop today was in Pelham Bay Park. We were looking for the Owls that are prevalent during the winter months. After a short search I was able to locate some tell-tale signs of Owl activity, and then Jennifer immediately saw the bird. It was a Saw-Whet Owl. I had not seen this species last year, so it was nice to see it again.
Next up was our search for a species that I had not seen in many years....After a short search I was able to spot an interesting silhouette, and upon further inspection the bird was revealed to be a Long-Eared Owl !!
Lastly we made a stop at Croton Point Park and were able to locate a red-phase of the Eastern Screech-Owl.
Next up was our search for a species that I had not seen in many years....After a short search I was able to spot an interesting silhouette, and upon further inspection the bird was revealed to be a Long-Eared Owl !!
Lastly we made a stop at Croton Point Park and were able to locate a red-phase of the Eastern Screech-Owl.
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