Thursday, January 30, 2014

Sachuest Point Birding

Susan and I went to Sachuest Point, R.I. for the first time in hopes of seeing a reported Harlequin Duck flock, and I had a great shot at a pair.  Also saw Black Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Greater Scaup, Common Eider, Bufflehead, Northern Harrier, and a Snowy Owl.  We waited quite a while in hopes of seeing the resident Barn Owl (about 10 birders with "the big lens" were there as well, bur no luck. Here are the best photos of the day.  
White-winged Scoter

Susan facing the very cold day

Black Scoter

View to the East

View South

And here they are!  I don't see Harlequin every year. In fact this may be only the third time.





This is, evidently, St. George's School

Deer were prominent


The Northern Harrier.  I still have yet to photograph the male. But she is a beauty.




Sachuest Point, R.I. for the first time in hopes of seeing a reported Harlequin Duck flock, and I had a great shot at a pair.  Also saw Black Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Greater Scaup, Common Eider, Bufflehead, Northern Harrier, and a Snowy Owl.  We waited quite a while in hopes of seeing the resident Barn Owl (about 10 birders with "the big lens" were there as well, bur no luck. Here are the best photos of the day.

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