Happy Eclipse Day for those in the path of totality. I will be out there observing birds to see if and how they may react to the sudden darkness during the day. Here in NYC, we expect to see about 90% coverage of the sun, so it should be a good experience.
Back in 2017, I tried my hand at photographing a partial eclipse and I plan to do so again today.
In the mean time, please enjoy a few more recent bird highlights from my photo backlog.
Fish Crows flying in front of the moon:
Christo, our local male Red-Tailed Hawk, spent a recent evening hunting for pigeons on a rooftop.
In the end, he didn't catch anything and moved on to try something else.
This is another hawk seen soaring over Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.
Male American Kestrel:
In special Osprey news, Iris, one of the oldest living Ospreys in the world (25+ years old), has returned to her nest in Montana. You can follow her activities and get updates on the Hellgate Osprey Cam. She is an amazing creature.
Juvenile Little Blue Heron:
Immature Brown Pelican:
I was waiting for a bus on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn when I saw this incredible sight: thousands of Brant migrating north. These geese fly all the way up to the Arctic Circle and beyond for the breeding season. This photo was just a small portion of the spectacle - I estimate there were 5000-8000 in the sky at once.
Northern Harrier seen at Jamaica Bay with Manhattan in the background:
More to come.
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