Two days ago was one of those “you can’t win” days. I spent an hour where I was sure to find Harrier Hawks and…
Category: Western Massachusetts Birding
A collection of blog posts related to bird photography in Western Massachusetts.
The Lordly Bald Eagles
I spent some nice time a couple of weeks ago with Mr. (on the left) and Mrs. (on the right) eagle as they chilled…
The adorable little Hooded Merganser ducks
On Thanksgiving day, on my own and happy to have the time to get caught up, I finally just had to get outside before…
Small birds helping me enjoy a nice day
Bluebirds, who I thought would have been flying south by now (and note the flying one with a big bug in its mouth); Mockingbirds;…
The Mighty Red-tailed Hawk
Heading back to my car at the end of an afternoon without many birds, although there were a couple of nice little guys, I…
The little guys!
Birds are getting scarce; many have headed south while others seem to be hanging about, perhaps confused with the warm weather. Farmers are cutting…
Today in my front yard
I didn’t have to go far to have some fun with my camera today. Somehow on these rainy overcast days, there is a lot…
October 2, such a beautiful day!
The day was stunning with sun, gentle warmth, and no mosquitoes for a change. My first stop was at Nashawannuck Pond in Easthampton. I…
Today in my garden
I saw, Flickers, jays, crows, many small little sparrow-like birds plus a Cedar Waxwing which I haven’t seen in a couple of weeks. Bees…
The antics of the Yellow-rump Warbler
The 2nd picture, not totally in focus, is only included to show that this was a hunting trip, going after a tasty morsel.