I visited Collins Lake early this afternoon, where highlights included Double-Crested Cormorants, Pied-Billed Grebes, American Wigeons, Belted Kingfishers, a calling Northern Flicker, and an adult Bal

I had a large flock of Common Redpolls here this morning, perhaps two dozen birds, with a few goldfinches in the mix. I’m trying to recall how late the redpolls hung around the last time there was an

On a short walk this afternoon, I spotted 2 American Kestrels, the first I’ve seen in many months. Ellen P. West Charlton

I walked outside this morning to a chorus of singing robins, and then heard the distinctive call of an Eastern Phoebe – my first of the season. Hopefully the phoebes will nest here again this year. I

There are about half a dozen Redpolls in my yard this afternoon. I’m hoping to get some photos before they depart for the season. Our neighborhood Pileated Woodpecker (female) also made an extended vi

At Hudson Crossing Park, we also saw a Great Blue Heron (FOY for me), Common Goldeneye, and Hooded Merganser. A probable Golden-Crowned Kinglet was heard but could not be located in a large evergreen

I was just looking outside, sipping my coffee, when a Northern Shrike flew into my yard, possibly in pursuit of a bird at the feeders, then perched in a nearby tree. With the sun shining, no leaves on

eBird Report - Mar 28, 2015 Mar 28, 2015 7:30 AM - 8:50 AM Protocol: Stationary Comments: Light snow falling. Still a few inches of snow on the ground. Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Downy Woodpecker 3 Hair

Don, You'll find directions to many Capital Region hotspots on the website of the Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club: http://hmbc.net/content/where-bird The Club also has a book, recently reprinted, that feature

I finally heard my FOS Red-Winged Blackbird yesterday evening when I went for a walk. I couldn’t see him, but it sounded like he was near a small pond/wetland that’s still frozen. Apparently he’s deci

I wonder if those blackbirds know something that we don’t… We also had 2 Eastern Bluebirds in our yard yesterday. Ellen West Charlton

Maybe they are all the same birds, just traveling from one feeder to another… Funny that they are all showing up in the Capital Region today. Ellen

I was delighted to find 6 Common Redpolls at my feeder this morning. Ellen P. West Charlton

Just had a Northern Flicker chowing down on the suet in my backyard, while 2 Downy Woodpeckers and a Hairy Woodpecker waited (im)patiently nearby. Also, I spotted a pair of Eastern Bluebirds on Charlt

I was surprised to find a Northern Flicker at my suet feeder today. Unfortunately, the feeder was empty at the time, so I went out later to refill it. I don’t think we’ve had any flickers in our yard

I finally found some Horned Larks today. They were in a farm field along Peaceable Street, approximately 1/2 mile north of Rte. 67, in the Town of Charlton. When I got out of the car to get a better l

I visit to Vischer Ferry NP for a walk Sunday afternoon. Other than the usual chickadees, nuthatches, and titmice, I found a Brown Creeper and 4 American Black Ducks. I also heard White-Throated Sparr

I saw another American Kestrel today, perched on a wire on Charlton Road just east of the Charlton “hamlet.” Seems late, but ebird shows some December kestrel sightings in Saratoga County in the past.

Yesterday: An American Kestrel perched on a wire along Route 67 in West Charlton. This morning: A pair of Red-Winged Blackbirds at my feeders. I visited Mosher Marsh yesterday and it was very quiet, a

Went for a walk after lunch and saw my first-of-the-season American Tree Sparrows. I also saw 5 Eastern Bluebirds. I wasn’t expecting to see anything, given the strong winds here today! Ellen P. West