following up on Ron H's report, Cathy G and I took a spin this afternoon through some of the farm roads south of SR 29 and east of saratoga lake down to US 4. We had one large flock of roughly 150 hor

Outside the entrance we saw an immature eagle (5 others along the way, 2 across the Hudson at the blockhouse which scared many of the ducks away). As we walked we saw a barred owl, it was there severa

The pleasant surprise on Statts Island Road this afternoon was the presence of two Killdeer. Alison Van Keuren

HMBC Program Notice Taking in Flycatchers Monday, March 1, 2021, 6:30PM via Zoom meeting Hello HMBC Members: This is a reminder that the HMBC March program will be held via a Zoom meeting on Monday Ma

> > shoulder. They were spooked a couple of times by cars passing and initially came back to same spot, then they took off and I thought that they were done, only to see them swing back to the roadie

Chris and I walked along the Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail from Lion's Park in Niskayuna this morning. The trail is cleared for some distance so easy walking. We saw at least 9 Common Redpolls feeding in a

I have a Sharp-shinned Hawk nesting nearby -- have to chase him away from feeders regularly. Yesterday, he was parked 15 feet from my front door devouring a Mourning Dove (I think). He didn't mind me

Yesterday afternoon (Feb 21) Denise and I enjoyed watching 7 Short-eared Owls at the Washington County grasslands, along with Rough-legged and Red-tailed Hawks. Scott Stoner, Loudonville Sent from my

This afternoon: Vischer Ferry: 74 common merganser, 100+ mallard, two immature and two mature bald eagles, great black backed gull, and four bluebirds in the sumac next to the parking lot. Crescent: o

sorry for the delay. Tuesday 16th we had Red crossbills at the Madison Ave. pinelands, trailhead 7, a group of 6 and a single individual, all flyovers. Albany Pine Bush preserve. yesterday 17th, 3 Bla

Nancy Kern 3567-3571 County Road 21, Stuyvesant, New York, US (42.43, -73.728), Columbia, New York, US Feb 16, 2021 4:54 PM - 5:28 PM Protocol: Traveling 4.77 mile(s) Checklist Comments: Temperature 3

The Pine Grosbeak flock continues this morning (2/17) at the Katherine / Woodside intersection in Burnt Hills. They look even better in the bright sunlight! David

The hoary redpoll found this morning by David DiSiena is continuing at 80 Knickerbocker Rd - the first house with the big red cardinal bird feeder. We observed the bird in the trees and on the wire. T

Since people have been reporting redpolls, I put out a finch feed with thistle seeds. We haven't had them in several years. A couple days later they've arrived in groups and have been occasionally fea

I put out a new, longer suet feeder this year in hopes of attracting a Pileated, which are frequently seen around here but have never visited our feeders in the winter. So far, no luck, but, as report

> Neighborhoods near Goode Road, David's Lane and Jenkins Road, Saratoga, New York, US > Feb 10, 2021 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM > Protocol: Traveling > 2.0 mile(s) > Checklist Comments: John and I went to J

Nancy Kern Wire Rd., Germantown, Columbia, New York, US Feb 14, 2021 3:22 PM - 5:07 PM Protocol: Traveling 8.15 mile(s) Checklist Comments: Temperature 31F overcast breeze 9 species Canada Goose 50 Fl

I have been thrilled to have a backyard hoary redpoll in my yard among the common redpoll. Finding one in my yard was amazing and I have shared several photos. Having it for 8 days out my door posing

For those seeking Redpolls, if you are up around Stillwater it may be worth trying the Saratoga Friends Meeting House just south of the intersection of Route 71 and 32. It is a small Quaker meeting pl

No redpolls at Five Rivers Env. Ed. Cntr this morning, perhaps because a Cooper's hawk made repeated but unsuccessful forays to the feeders. Several deer also continue to frequent the feeders. A brief