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Not Your Classic Osprey Shot

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Monday, September 15, 2008

Okay, so this isn’t a shot that you’ll find in National Geographic. But we’re not as classy an organization here and as such, we’re not afraid to give you the real poop. Besides, this is something you do see while kayaking or bird watching. I myself am not a birder but I hear good things.

I’ve noticed that many birds like to lose ballast prior to taking flight. Mom always said to go before you leave your perch. Still good advice, especially as I get older. After taking care of business, this guy stretches his wings and takes off. JK

Something To Fawn Over

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Friday, September 5, 2008

This is one of two fawns that were wandering through the yard last Friday morning with their mother in tow. It is a real pleasure (and privilege) for me to see these things. As Long Island becomes more “developed” these sights are increasingly rare. I could do a lot of grumbling here but lets just enjoy the pretty pictures. JK

Rocky Raccoon

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Monday, September 1, 2008

While tracking turkeys about a month ago, I observed this raccoon clamber out of a tree and begin to follow the turkeys, a hen and six of her chicks. When he realized that I was around he climbed back up his tree and checked me out from a safe position. I’m not sure why he was following the turkeys. The young turkeys were nearly as big as he was and seemed (to me) to be too big for this guy to tackle. He’s not quite full grown himself. Maybe he was driven by curiosity or perhaps the turkeys scare up suitable game for raccoons while foraging. In any case, it made for a decent photo op. JK