Random photos
Great morning at Selleck's/Dunlap Woods (lots of photos, too)
(Click on “read more” and scroll to bottom for more photos of today’s (Saturday, March 24, walk.) It was a fun and productive morning of birding at Selleck’s/Dunlap Woods in Darien today. The species list (listed below) totaled 30 types of birds. Not to mention the muskrats and snakes I also saw. Spring migration has definitely…
Read MoreGotta love those brave birds
Don’t you love when a bird completely ignores your presence and allows for a close approach? I’ve seen brave red-tailed hawks before, but this one took the cake. What a beautiful bird. Glad I had my camera with me. Happy birding everybody. Thanks for checking out BirdCallsRadio.com
Read MorePeregrine falcon on sailboat mast; scoping out nesting site
(More photos at the bottom) The peregrine falcons are back at the site where they nested last year along the Norwalk River. It just so happens the nesting site is literally yards away from where I work. I feel lucky and blessed to be able to witness their comings and goings. They have been calling…
Read MoreBird Calls Radio coming up soon
A brand new Bird Calls Radio show comes at you shortly, from 1 to 2 p.m. today (Sunday, Feb. 26). We will talk about some early signs of spring, some dangers faced by wild birds and what rare birds people are seeing out there in the field. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited will discuss…
Read MoreWalking into Work: Falcon, hoodies and kingfisher
As I mentioned in a previous post, I work in a building located along the Norwalk River and take the parking spot farthest away from the building’s entrance. I’m always on the lookout for birds in or around the river. Today the birds were pretty good to me. A peregrine falcon perched on the…
Read MoreRed-throated loon with fishing line
(More photos at end of this post) I pulled into the parking lot at my place of work along the Norwalk River. As usual, I took the parking spot farthest away from the door so I could walk along the river to see what surprises it might hold. On Tuesday afternoon, it was a red-throated…
Read MoreGood day at Norwalk Harbor; highlighted by horned grebe
Working a holiday on Monday, I took a few extra minutes for lunch and headed down to Veterans Park, which is a short distance from where I work in Norwalk. I often have good luck there this time of year with ducks and loons. I certainly didn’t leave disappointed this time. The highlight turned out…
Read MoreCooper's hawk photos: A good start to 2012
Within five minutes of my first bird walk in 2012 I came across this immature Cooper’s hawk at Cove Island Park in Stamford. Needless to say, the songbirds in the park were pretty scarce and quiet. Let’s hope the rest of the year is as successful. Happy birding everyone. Speaking of birding in 2012, since…
Read MoreLong drive, but plenty to see
A seven-hour drive with children in the car is rarely an enjoyable experience, but at least birdwatching can make the trip a bit more tolerable. For me, visiting “home” means driving to Erie, Pennsylvania. That’s a seven-hour drive from New England _ but it’s along I-86 (formerly Route 17) in New York. There are parts…
Read MoreMerry Christmas from Bird Calls Radio
In this post is a collection of winter bird photos. It’s my gift to you for supporting Bird Calls Radio this year. I know, you’d rather have cash, but this will have to do. Merry Christmas everyone. Remember, there is a new show on Christmas Day _ 1 to 2 p.m. on 1490 WGCH, or “Listen Live”…
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