This morning we set out for a short walk, but ended up continuing down the Greenway to the Haun Tral around the Bass Lake Reserve. The drives might not be cleared of snow, and side streets still need to be plowed, but the Greenway and bike trails are clear! One reason to adore this city!... Continue Reading →
The Haun Trail around the Bass Lake Reserve continues to introduce me to exciting species! Kenobi and I walked out on the ice toward this raft of Hooded Mergansers. They are so fast! And they seem to sit lower in the water while swimming. When I first saw one of these interesting birds, it seemed... Continue Reading →
This gorgeous Bald Eagle was just hanging out in the middle of the marsh--Haun Trail. So, Kenobi and I walked across the ice and wandered around to get better angles and capture the best photos that I could. I was excited when it started to take flight, but missed it. Still, the slide show depicts... Continue Reading →
How about that? I have never seen a duck in a tree until today. This is a wood duck. I saw them wandering around and in the lakes last summer, but this is the first time that I have ever seen one in a tree. How cool is that? You can see how high up... Continue Reading →
Although chilly, it is a clear, sunny day. What a relief! Walking in the sun makes all of the difference--and the lack of wind, of course. Snow is still piled high, and path so deep they are almost tunnels have been created. We didn't have a lot of luck capturing pictures of birds, but here... Continue Reading →
We set out early today around Bde Maka Ska. We took our time drawing the experience out in anticipation of the snow storm. Kenobi focused on the ice and attempted to hit water through it. There was a pair of geese resting on the ice as we made our way around the beach on... Continue Reading →
On our daily, long walk, we usually run into plenty of ducks--mostly Mallards, but we've see a couple Wood Ducks, too. Geese are a regular presence, as well, but the other day they outnumbered the ducks. And they were all about posing for the camera. These three photos were taken as the goose stretched its... Continue Reading →
The first thing we caught a glimpse of was a House Sparrow. A few of them were scampering around the park area at 261st St. Kenobi made hismelf king of the hill several times on our excursion. Here, he's looking over the Parade Grounds. On our way back to the path, Kenobi found a formidable... Continue Reading →
Kenobi and I have been exploring Van Cortlandt Park since moving to Bronx. This lovely lady is a Northern Flicker (Female, yellow shafted). We saw her next to the lake, across from the Golf Course Club. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to photograph her as she left her perch, but you can see the yellow on... Continue Reading →
On the Trails with Kenobi 