Birds
Back in late May - early June I reported that it looked like the Green Heron nest had been spoiled. I kept checking the nest for a week or two and never saw the heron sitting nor the eggs. This was a big disappointment, I had been keeping an eye
Birds
Tree Swallows, Northern Rough-winged Swallows and Barn Swallows frequent the ponds and meadows of the park. Stand quietly and watch as they speed by, often just a few feet away, darting and weaving through the air so effortlessly you'd swear they're doing it just for fun.
Birds
Tyrant flycatchers are so called because they are, well, tyrannical, jealously guarding their territory from interlopers. Possessing keen eyesight for spotting insects and judging distances, flat, wide bills perfect for catching prey, and whisker-like bristles around their mouths likely aiding rapid course corrections, flycatchers are formidable hunters. Flycatchers have their
Nature
A seasonably warm week with plenty of sun, and enough rain to break the back of the drought.
Birds
A quick disclaimer - these photos are from the past couple of years, I've seen the Sanpdpiper this spring several times but have yet to get a good picture. Sandpipers are usually associated with the shore, but the Spotted Sandpiper is a frequent sight around the ponds and
Birds
Our Green Herons (Butorides virescens) have returned. They are roughly the size of a crow. At rest they are hunched and stocky, when extended their surprisingly long neck dramatically changes their silhouette. Green Herons are not very green at all. In the right light their crest, back, wings and tail
Flowers
There's so much to see in April! Here's some of the observations from this week.
Nature
All count as "usual suspects" you are likely to spot any day you visit the park this time of year.