Tuesday, August 13, 2019,
This is a Song Sparrow. It’s, well, singing. Do I really need to embellish upon that? This bird sings better than I write, not that that’s hard to do. It’s also much prettier. Of course, that’s even easier. JK
Monday, August 12, 2019,
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Friday, August 9, 2019,
This is a pair of photos of a Great Black-backed Gull earning an honest living. All too often I see these and other gulls dumpster diving or stealing the catches of other birds. It’s nice to see one working for a change. Of course, this particular crab may not feel the same way. JK
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Thursday, August 8, 2019,
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Wednesday, August 7, 2019,
About a month ago, I posted a pair of photos of a female Sand Fiddler Crab. I see them quite often at certain shorelines. The crab pictured here is new to me. Its coloration is completely different than the Fiddler Crabs I usually see. This is a male Atlantic Mud Fiddler Crab of the species Uca pugnax. When I first took these pics, I was unsure of what I had so I did some online research. That led me to believe that this was a Mud Fiddler. Then, I emailed my friend Patricia, who used to be an educator at the Long Island Aquarium, and she confirmed my guess. It’s good to have informed friends. Patricia has a photo blog of her own, which is downright stunning. You should check it out. JK
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