Wildlife wanders
Walking 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 MoreRavens vs. crows
I had an interesting sighting yesterday that cleared up some confusion in my head. (Note I said “some” confusion. There’s still plenty left up there.) It involved crows and ravens. I often seen large black birds that are either very large crows or ravens, but I rarely get a good enough look at them to…
Read MoreHere's hoping for a snowy weekend
Most people are probably not hoping for a snowy weekend, but one is predicted for much of New England. Of course, it was supposed to snow last night and we awoke to a brilliant sunny sky and green ground. I, for one, am hoping for at least a little snow. Many birdwatchers, I’m sure, are…
Read MoreBig freeze finally hits SW Connecticut
I’ve been spoiled this winter so far with the warmer temperatures keeping most of the water free of ice. Even many smaller freshwater ponds remained unfrozen throughout December and early January. That all changed this weekend. Even the Norwalk River, which I overlook from my office, is frozen over with only a small pool of…
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”…
Read MoreRazorbills invade Long Island Sound in Connecticut
In the summer of 2010 I was lucky enough to make a trip to Machias Seal Island, a small rocky island off the coast of Maine. The island is a breeding ground for Atlantic puffins, razorbills and terns. It’s funny, the razorbills were kind of a bonus bird as everyone on the trip was there…
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