Farewell to January

Bald Eagle

American Kestrel

American Kestrel consuming its prey.

Snow Dunes Sunset

Sunset over snow dunes on the beach.

A Blur of Snow Buntings

Think Spring!

The last few days have been totally overcast, frigid and gloomy.  I don't mind the cold, it's the lack of sunshine that makes it tough.  Here is a photo I took last May of a Yellow-throated Warbler.  This might help to create daydreams about sunnier days ahead...

American Tree Sparrow

Wintering American Robin

Lake Effect Snow

A wall of lake effect snow can be seen approaching from the open water of Lake Erie.

White-crowned Sparrows

Unusual winter visitors in Western New York State at this time of the year.

Northern Shrike

Eared Grebe

The Eared Grebe is a western bird not typically found on the Great Lakes.

Gray Squirrel in Hiding

Winter Blues

Happy National Bird Day!

Eastern Bluebird

Tufted Titmouse

Happy New Year!