Northern Parula

Northern ParulaThe fall migrants are starting to come through our backyard. Chris got this photo while Mike was working.

Belted Kingfisher

Belted KingfisherWe are lucky to live on a lake where Belted Kingfishers are active.

Ibis from Brigantine

Ibis from BrigantineWe took a trip around the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (aka Brigantine) on a rainy day. This Ibis was the best find.

Chipmunk eating blueberries

Chipmunk eating blueberriesNot a bird, but one of our good friends.

Pileated Woodpecker at Chimney Rock Hawk Watch

We did see some hawks high in the sky at Chimney Rock Hawk Watch but the highlight was a pileated woodpecker.



The sequence below shows the woodpecker cleaning. It spent 5 minutes gathering leaves and throwing them from the nest.

Female Common Yellowthroat

Female Common YellowthroatChimney Rock Hawk Watch

Lake Nelson's Green Heron

Green Heron