I went up to Ridgefield yesterday morning for some motor-filled birding... I didn't check the weather and it was misting or raining the whole time. Boo.
One of the first birds I saw was a Virginia Rail out in the open. He stayed out in the open for a few minutes and seemed pretty unconcerned with me. It was weird.
Pretty cool. Young grebes and coots are everywhere still...
Black-headed Grosbeaks were all over.
A haggard hawk flew by with some kind of furry snack...
Young Wood Ducks were swimming in the slough...
And lastly, a sweet Ruddy Duck family:
Okay, one more photo... Bullfrog!
Good times, despite the rain!
One of the first birds I saw was a Virginia Rail out in the open. He stayed out in the open for a few minutes and seemed pretty unconcerned with me. It was weird.
Pretty cool. Young grebes and coots are everywhere still...
Black-headed Grosbeaks were all over.
A haggard hawk flew by with some kind of furry snack...
Young Wood Ducks were swimming in the slough...
And lastly, a sweet Ruddy Duck family:
Okay, one more photo... Bullfrog!
Good times, despite the rain!
You must be the rail whisperer. I have never gotten great views like that!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous photos!! Love the rail and the family photos...so cute. Awesome FROG!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the rail shots, you are so lucky to see them out in the open. The wood ducks are great too. And that frog shot is just a hoot. Fantastic photos, Jen!
ReplyDeleteDespite the rain, Jen, you got some wonderful shots. Lucky you got a good look at a Virginia Rail!
ReplyDeleteWonder if the rail was just fledging. I had a youngin in Maine that pretty curious too. No where near the quality in comparison to your sighting though. Cool photos!
ReplyDeleteI think you saw more than me! It was such a dreary morning.
ReplyDeleteHi Jen. Super shots of the obliging Rail and the cute Ruddy ducklings.
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