Sunday was a gorgeous day for a bike ride and walk at Heinz NWR in Philadelphia.
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| Warbler Woods at Heinz (absent the warblers) |
The dabbler numbers were significantly increased from my last visit a week ago.
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| Northern Shoveler with Gadwalls |
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| Northern Shoveler |
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| Northern Shovelers |
We were having a leisurely look when they all suddenly took flight. The passing eagle quickly explained their sudden panic.
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| Bald Eagle |
There were still a few Cabbage Whites, and sulphurs (probably Clouded Sulphurs) on the wing, and around the impoundment pixie-like Autumn Meadowhawks were flying, and occasionally pausing briefly.
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| Autumn Meadowhawk |
Wintering gull numbers are on the increase. Gulls are not a favorite of many, but I like them. Ring-bills were unusually close to the boardwalk.
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| Ring-billed Gull |
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| Ring-billed Gull |
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| Ring-billed Gull |
Several dozen Great Blue Herons were in and around the impoundment - they'll be my next post.
Good Birding!!
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