Red-shouldered Hawk

Not a common sight in late November in Western New York.

Surf Scoter

Common Loon

Common Loon molting into winter plumage.

Northern Mockingbird

Peregrine Falcon

This immature male Peregrine Falcon was found several weeks ago with a fractured scapula.  He was successfully rehabilitated and these photos were taken just moments after he was released back into the wild today along Lake Erie.

Arcus Clouds over Lake Erie

Swamp Sparrow

Swamp Sparrow in the Dunkirk Harbor

Backyard Birds

We were visited by a small flock of 16 Pine Siskins in the yard this morning!

Red- Breasted Nuthatches (below) are plentiful this Fall!

The most common bird species in our yard all year round are the lovely American Goldfinches!

Snow Bunting

Cattle Egret

A Cattle Egret migrating through the Great Lakes area on its way south for the winter.