Thursday, October 28, 2010
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Red-tailed Hawk At Sweetbriar
Sunday, October 3, 2010
This is one of a pair of Red-tailed Hawks at Sweetbriar Nature Center. Sweetbriar, in Smithtown, NY, is one of my favorite haunts. The place has a lot to offer a guy like me. There are several well-maintained trails that take you through varied habitats, including woods, open fields, and since the Nissequogue River passes by, even wetlands. Lots of photo opportunities.
Sweetbriar specializes in nature-geared educational programs and animal rehabilitation. Housed on the grounds are several animals that are too badly injured to be released back into the wild. This Red-tail is one of many “animal ambassadors” living here. They complement the educators and really help to make the lesson stick. I also feel that when anyone gets a good, close look at these animals, or any animals, they can’t help but come away thinking that we should do everything we can to preserve these creatures and the places they need to live. JK
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Brown Booby
Thursday, September 23, 2010,
This is a Brown Booby that I photographed in Costa Rica back in January of 2007. This is the first pic from that vacation that I’ve ever posted here. It’s a bit off-topic as these birds never come to Long Island, but, on the other hand, it is a nature photo.
Costa Rica is a beautiful, beautiful country and I recommend it to anyone as a vacation destination. JK
Fish Crow
Wednesday, September 8, 2010,
This is a Fish crow. I want to thank my friend Michele from the Four Harbors Audubon Society for insisting that I take these shots. Without her gentle persuasion (read: nagging) I would not have gotten my first verifiable pics of a Fish Crow. I am always psyched to capture a new species so getting this handsome brute under my belt is a real pleasure.
JK
Juvenile Common Tern At West Meadow Beach
September 7, 2010,
This Common Tern youngster was on an exposed spit of sand at low tide at West Meadow Beach in Setauket. He and several other similarly aged birds were standing around waiting for their parents to bring them breakfast. Today’s youth. None of them want to go out and work for themselves. JK
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