Monthly Archives: February 2021

The last several days have indicated that spring is in the air. Birds are moving throughout the area. Let me start with the Snow Buntings. After being present for nearly a month, the flock was down to five birds today. … Continue reading →

I spent most of my day at the Bashakill today, and there was hardly a dull moment. The ongoing flock of a hundred Snow Buntings continues, a single Horned Lark joining them much of the time. Waterfowl continues to be … Continue reading →

This morning I made a last minute decision to head to Long Island to try again for the female Spotted Towhee that has been present since at least the second of January. I devoted a full day to this bird … Continue reading →

There was a lot of action at the Bashakill this morning. Both the eagles and the Red-shouldered Hawks were feeding on the deer carcass and the Snow Bunting flock continues. I didn’t have much else in the county and this … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful morning at the Bashakill with snow falling, sometimes quite heavily, and lots of bird activity. The deer carcass on the ice off Haven Road is attracting quite a bit of avian attention. This morning at least … Continue reading →

I hesitated to go out this morning, but couldn’t keep myself in. It was 22 degrees and misting. My car was covered with ice. I was counting on the roads being ok due to the heavy salting and sanding with … Continue reading →

I started out at the Bashakill this morning, worked my way down the valley and ended back at the Bashakill. The Snow Bunting flock continues on Haven Road as do the very cooperative pair of Red-shouldered Hawks. The Bald Eagles … Continue reading →

This morning I started out at the Bashakill. The highlight there were the ongoing Snow Buntings on Haven Road. Their numbers have increased to 110 individuals and though becoming more skittish, still putting on a good show. Out on Phillipsport … Continue reading →

This morning when I went to spread the seed for the buntings, I could hardly believe my eyes. I could see that once again the flock size had increased considerably. Karen Vandyk and I viewed them for some time before … Continue reading →

This morning I had to go out for an appointment in spite of the heavily falling snow. As is typical for me, my plan was to hit a few birding spots when I was done. This didn’t happen. When my … Continue reading →