Birds are getting scarce; many have headed south while others seem to be hanging about, perhaps confused with the warm weather. Farmers are cutting…
Category: Western Massachusetts Birding
A collection of blog posts related to bird photography in Western Massachusetts.
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.
The Great Blue Heron
They will will soon be on their way to warmer parts. This one is looking like a dinosaur in the first shot, like part…
The mighty Lord Bald Eagle
He looked around until he spied me, and then he took off!
More Egret pictures! Can there be too many?
The little Snowy Egret and the Great Egret have been hanging about together every day. They are both amazingly beautiful birds! Here the Snowy…
The Northern Flicker
This spectacular bird sports the typical woodpecker red on its head and spots on its front, but the tail feathers and underwing feathers are…
The female Northern Harrier
Not a summer bird around these parts, what fun to see them back this week, although it’s possible that there is just this one…