Wilson’s Snipe

Dispatch from Jim Macaluso, who was at Skeetkill Creek Marsh in Ridgefield yesterday morning:

Took a quick walk over at Skeetkill [Sunday] morning and there were lots of birds there including greenwing teal and mallards; all kinds of sparrows including 2 red fox sparrows, swamp, song, white throats and juncos; gold and house finches and a Greater Yellowlegs; and three Wilson’s Snipe, of which one let me take some pictures of him before he took off. I’ve only been there twice now and both times were surprisingly productive.

Catching up on all the great photos you all were kind enough to send over the holiday weekend. Here’s one from Rich Brown of a Kestrel on Friday atop a telephone pole along Disposal Road feeding on what appears to be a small snake. Thanks to Rich and everyone who has sent in pics the past couple days. I’ll be posting more later today and tomorrow.

Mickey Raine visited DeKorte Park on Saturday and sent the following. Thanks Mickey!

Between some errands and a haircut, I ran over to DeKorte Park to see if I would be lucky enough to catch some recently arriving water fowls closer up, but unfortunately, although there, the distance was too far for any decent shots to keep.  But it was nice to see them:  Northern Shovelers; Bobbleheads; Green-winged Teals; Ruddy Ducks; Greater Yellowleg (loner shorebird still here).

I believe the sparrow (in photo at top of post) is that of the Song variety, but if incorrect, please excuse the mistake and offer the accurate ID if you know.  I would appreciate it.