Archive for October, 2009

Northern Yellow-shafted Flicker

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Northern Yellow-shafted Flickers are present in large numbers near the tower at the Mount Auburn Cemetery.

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Eastern Kingbird

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

An Eastern Kingbird at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

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Red-eyed Vireo (with a dragonfly)

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

A Red-eyed Vireo sings loudly to announce his big catch.

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American Goldfinch (male)

Monday, October 19th, 2009

One of many American Goldfinches in the forest by the Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, MA, this male seems not to mind the nearby photographer.

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Eastern Cottontail (in motion)

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

An Eastern Cottontail dashes to cover at the Mount Auburn Cemetery as a Red-tailed Hawk screeches nearby.

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Common Yellowthroat

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

A Common Yellowthroat spends just a few seconds within camera range at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

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