The variety of fall warblers at Vischer Ferry is declining but the Yellow-rumps are making up for that in big numbers. I estimate at least 100 Yellow-rumps along the western towpath this morning.

A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker visited my yard a short while ago this morning, a FOTF bird for me. I'm still missing out on Blackpoll, Blackburnian, Swainson's, and Merlin, but I met my goal of reaching

Thanks for the info, Rich. In addition, Vischer Ferry has a short duck season October 16 - 22, 2021 Naomi

Heads-up Small game and beginning with Snow Goose, waterfowl hunting season starts tomorrow, Oct. 1st. Despite objections, duck hunting and deer hunting are permitted on the Coxsackie Grasslands. The

about 2.5 hours walking the Champlain canal trails from Hudson crossing park to Schuylerville was fairly productive this morning. I totalled 40 spp highlighted by multiple warbler foraging flocks.

I failed to mention the best bird of the morning at Vischer Ferry which was my first-of-the-year Swainson's Thrush. This is my pic of the thrush. John H.

I usually stay away from Vischer Ferry during much of the summer because of the bugs that seem to get worse as you get closer to the river. This morning I finally decided to venture into that buggy

I watched a GBH attempt to swallow a large rat for about 45 minutes. The rat was so big the heron had to lower its head and let it’s neck rest intermittently while half the rat was sticking out of

I ran into a large flock of at least 25 or 30 Yellow-rumped warblers on the old field trail, with Tennessee, Nashville, and one Blue-headed Vireo mixed in. A Great Blue Heron continues to forage for

Hey Thursday birders! Warblers are waning, while sparrows are beginning to show up. Let's try the Normanskill Farm fields at 8:00am. Take Mill Rd off Delaware Ave down to the creekside parking

Yes they regularly feed on meadow mammals, especially in winter. Ken Kaufmann mentions their menu preferences in his Lives of North American Birds. And, check the Bent series. It has everything

Saturday, October 2, SARATOGA BATTLEFIELD (Saratoga County; morning) Coordinator: Susan Beaudoin 518-796-7868 smbeaudoin1@... This popular trip features beautiful foliage and a good chance to see

I have seen G-b Herons catching and swallowing field voles and mice. Nancy

Thanks for the replies both on and off the list. I have partially answered my own question but have yet to find a large systematic

After observing at the bird-banding station this morning, I walked the first portion (northward leg) of the yellow trail counter-clockwise from the trailhead. At 11:30am I found a sizable and very

Bruce (et al.) , while I don't have specific observations to add on Great Blue Heron, Denise and I have seen Green Heron foraging for insects in a dry field at Five Rivers EEC. Years ago, I also

FYI -Scott

Here is a good example of a GBH that will try anything. Tom Lake

Absolutely! Pretty much if a Great Blue Heron can swallow it, it's fair game for food. Snakes and rodents (even other birds) are commonly hunted by Great Blue Herons. Perhaps there was some sort of

Twice in the past week, I have seen a Great Blue Heron foraging in an open field as I drove by. The first time was an abandoned horse pasture and the second was the grassy area off the west end of the