Archive for September, 2009

Yellow warbler

Friday, September 25th, 2009

A pair of Yellow Warblers spend time on a favorite tree in Bedford, NH.

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The female.

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The male.

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Purple Finch

Friday, September 18th, 2009

A Purple Finch enjoys sunflower seeds in Wellfleet, MA.

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Double-crested Cormorant

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

A Double-crested Cormorant perches on top of Gatehouse #1 at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

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Gulf Fritillary

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

A Gulf Fritillary alights on a leaf at the Coquina Park in Anna Maria Island, Florida.

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American Red Squirrel (naps)

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

An American Red Squirrel takes a mid-afternoon nap in Wellfleet, MA.

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Black-crowned Night Heron

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Which one of these is not like the others?

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Yes, it’s the Black-crowned Night Heron, mingling with a group of ducks at the edge of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

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The Heron was easy to miss (and hard to photograph) because the vegetation was thick along the banks of the Reservoir. No doubt that vegetation also made our friend feel at home. After DCR came through with the Habitat Destroyer (a.k.a., the slope mower), no more Night Heron.

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Chipping Sparrow (with thistle)

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

A Chipping Sparrow enjoys some thistle near the Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, MA.

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American Bullfrog

Friday, September 4th, 2009

An American Bullfrog lounges at the edge of a pond at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery.

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Tree Swallow

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

A Tree Swallow leaves his young in search of more food at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary.

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A pair of Tree Swallows enjoy their roof deck.

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Blue Jay

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

A Blue Jay collects material for a nest at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

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