Sparrows at the feeder
birds
Beaver bog foliage
Strong colors was the rule this year around the bog. Despite several days of strong winds, leaves of color persisted on the branches for many days.
Ducks over the far bog
During a recent patrol over to the far bog, we attempted to sneak up on a small group of ducks hanging around the open water. Before we could get very close, they flew off in a panic. For the next five minutes they flew in circles over us and the edges of the bog.
Power line monitor
Osprey morning
From a couple of Springs ago, an osprey mom is alerted by our approach along the Connecticut coastline
Backyard woodpecker
During the last few days, a number of different birds have been prowling around the property. Here is a downy woodpecker that spent several minutes investigating tree branches in the backyard today.
An elegant egret overhead
The great egret with a long neck curled into the “sink trap” shape during flight. The feet just hanging back.
Fall harvest on the old dogwood tree
Hummingbird up close
In southeast Connecticut, the hummingbirds are still busy at the feeder. Up in Maine, we have not seen them in at least a week. The annual migration may have begun.
Egret on a tree
Above the Ice pond during a Saturday afternoon.
john's f-stop 