Of note today were the feeder's reddish birds, namely 11 close knit Northern Cardinals after I refilled the feeders for the holiday weekend. The middle feeder was adorned with 4 Cardinals and 4 House Finches, so that was an enjoyable sight to see on a tough day for birding.February isn't terrific for birding as most birds disperse for survival sake. Except of cause at the feeders..
I am aware that the Vale of Cashmere is a hotbed for winter birds, at the north end pool where Nancy Tim spreads some seed on the pillars. Check it out if you live over in that direction if the long trek towards the main feeders is a chore.
And winter's reliable raptor, the Red-tailed Hawk was spotted high up in a tree overlooking the Well Drive, lazily enjoying the sun and chillin out I presumed. Rob Jett mentioned to me this afternon he saw a Red-Tailed right above the feeders ! That must be a wonderful sight! And he mentioned as well a female MERLIN hanging out over Center Drive. A few meaningful things to see in this hard winter means alot..Oh, the cold snap breaks abit with temps in the low 40's this weekend..Enjoy....
Location: Prospect Park--Feeders
Observation date: 2/10/11
Number of species: 10
Downy Woodpecker 1
Black-capped Chickadee X
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Fox Sparrow (Red) 1
Song Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 22
Northern Cardinal 11
Red-winged Blackbird 8
House Finch 4
American Goldfinch 8
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ALL LAKE west shore xcept noted.
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 2/10/11
Number of species: 11
Canada Goose 94
Mute Swan 3
American Black Duck 2
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 32
Ruddy Duck 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1 Well Dr
American Coot 4
Ring-billed Gull X
Rock Pigeon X
Black-capped Chickadee 4 LP 249
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