Date: 11/12/24 5:03 am From: Joseph Krupitza via groups.io <jkrupitz...> Subject: Re: [hmbirds] HMBC Vischer Ferry Field Trip
Hello:
I went out on Veteran's Day finally having some free time to walk Vischer Ferry. Happy Veteran's Day too.
Anyway, there were many ducks out. Here are some photos. There was a nice Belted Kingfisher too.
I hope folks enjoy the photos. I am not sure what is there today, but there were plenty yesterday. Fun!
Sincerely,
Joe Krupitza
On Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 19:51 jhershey2 via groups.io <hersheyj= <nycap.rr.com...> wrote:
> There was an excellent turnout of 17 birders this morning for the HMBC > Field Trip at Vischer Ferry Preserve. When we met, the temperature was > hovering around 30 degrees but fortunately the first pond was still > ice-free. We birded mostly along the west towpath moving toward the > historic Lock 19. > > > > This field trip is usually good for fall waterfowl. My favorite birds were > several Northern Shovelers including 2 adult males. Other waterfowl include > Hooded Mergansers, Northern Pintails, Green-winged Teal, and Wood Duck. Some > other highlights, in my opinion, were Red-shouldered Hawk, Belted > Kingfisher, Great Blue Heron, and Pileated Woodpecker. Noteworthy > songbirds include Dark-eyed Junco, Fox Sparrow, Winter Wren, Northern > Mockingbird, Cedar Waxwing, Hermit Thrush, and Eastern Bluebird. The > biggest disappointment was what looked like a Northern Shrike at a distance > but on closer inspection turned out to be a White-throated Sparrow. Counts > may vary but my final count is 39 species including a few seen by others. > Thanks to all the enthusiastic birders who made this morning fun. > > > > John Hershey, trip coordinator > >
