Saturday, March 16, 2019

March 16 - Washington County Rarities

This morning we took the 175-mile trek up to New York State's Washington County.  First stop was in the town of Salem where we had wonderful views of Pine Grosbeaks.  I had not seen this species in 6 years so it was a treat.  At one point the birds were having a drink of water practically at our feet !

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Credit: Scott Varney


Afterwards we visited the Fort Edward Grasslands, where we had several Long-Eared Owls.




There were also a pair of Short-Eared Owls too !