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Man it has been a long time since I updated the blog.  It has been bitter cold and dreary outside for months and I think that killed my enthusiasm for just about everything.  The past few days have been a welcome relief.  Highs in the 60's and 70's, clear skies, a nice breeze, what more could you ask for.  I know spring is knocking at the door because the Red-winged Blackbirds are starting to show up and I've been hearing Cricket Frogs calling the past two days.  I plan on uploading a video of those guys at the peak of their calling, it is sooooo loud.

So here are a few shots I've taken the past few days:

American Kestrel

American Robin

Red-winged Blackbird

Bald Eagle

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Kestrels are all over the place out at the landfill, but their tendency to fly away when approached is why I haven't had any pictures of them until now. It was so cold this bird wasn't too keen to fly and let me get close to snap this shot.

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0comments Kestrels Galore!

I came back from vacation this week to find quite a spectacle at the landfill. One small wooded lot has become the home to over 35 American Kestrels. I couldn't get an accurate count because there were so many swooping and gliding at once. I know there had to be at least 35 at one point but very likely closer to 40 or 45. Their activity is focused on one hill and one woodlot that runs along Grade Lane. If interested they can be seen from the road but the best view is from the landfill. Not sure why they have decided to descend on the landfill this week but I'm not objecting. Possibly there is an abundance of meaty grasshoppers and other bugs, though I haven't really noticed a difference in the insect numbers.




The Kestrels are reminiscent of large swallows as they ride the wind or hover in place over a potential meal. I've never heard of a fallout of Kestrels before but I guess there is a first time for everything.

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