BOS Photo Albums
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ADK Travel Trip 2017
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This was a 3-day BOS field trip up to the Adirondack mountains in search of boreal species. We tallied 99 species in those few days and saw pretty much all the possible boreal birds we might hope for and more! Special highlights included a female SPRUCE GROUSE with two young chicks, a NORTHERN GOSHAWK, and a baby BICKNELL'S THRUSH being fed by attentive adults. What an awesome trip! Many thanks to our guide, Joan Collins and to Alec Humann for putting the trip together!
Broad-winged Hawk - we saw several on the trip.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A very soggy Canada Warbler at Spring Pond Bog
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A young Gray Jay stretching its wings on a rainy afternoon.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
An adult Gray Jay looking for a handout, which we dipped on!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A newly fledged Chestnut-sided Warbler at Sabattis Bog
Contributed by: Sue Barth
An adult Bicknell's Thrush with a mouthful of caterpillars for a young fledgling.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Another view of the Bicknell's Thrush
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A singing adult male Mourning Warbler gave wonderful views.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Several of our group looking at the Mourning Warbler. Photo contributed by Ann and Jim Sawusch.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A White-winged Crossbill sang several times and perched for the whole group to enjoy! The bountiful cone crop bodes well for this species and other finches this upcoming winter!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Adult female Spruce Grouse eating from the tamarack tree. You can see the antenna of the radio transmitter she is equipped with.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Another view of the Spruce Grouse
Contributed by: Sue Barth
One of many Ruffed Grouses seen on the trip.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Another Ruffed Grouse
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Chestnut-sided Warbler seen along boreal habitat near Minerva.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A Red Crossbill flyover
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A female Black-backed Woodpecker along boreal habitat near Minerva.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Cedar Waxwings were everywhere! This one is enjoying the fruit from a service berry bush.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A Cedar Waxwing giving nice views.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A male Red Crossbill perched for a short time for a few of us on our last day shortly before we left.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
We were up on Whiteface Mountain before sunrise, at around 4:15'ish. What a view!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Sunrise on Whiteface Mountain.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Joe Fell on Whiteface (he didn't really fall).
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A parent Cliff Swallow ready to take off after feeding its young that were in the mud nest.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Chris Rockwell fearlessly holding a Garter Snake - she finally got to see one!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Looking for more views of the Tupper Lake Sandhill Cranes, the group spotted a Belted Kingfisher, Wilson's Snipe, an Eastern Phoebe, and more...
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Joan Collins, our intrepid and skillful guide on the left, pictured with Alec Humann, our energetic and talented organizer!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Gray tree frog spotted by Alec
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Looking for a Bicknell's Thrush
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Our leader!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Adult Gray Jay
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Whiteface at Sunrise, by Ann Sawusch
Contributed by: Sue Barth
This is a fledgling Black-backed Woodpecker that Sue, Joe and Alec saw on Saturday morning before the group assembled. The adult female was feeding this bird and they were calling frequently right next to the road near Tupper Lake.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Adult Bicknell's Thrush carrying food to its fledgling. We watched this adult return several times to the fledgling which was quite special as Joan had only seen this once before!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
A most unexpected male White-winged Crossbill that was singing for us. Joan was equally excited as this bodes well, along with the good cone crop this year in ADK, for more to show up in future months!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Betsy with a very obliging and friendly Pearly Eye butterfly!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Alan, who found the Spruce Grouse, will be forever in our debts! What an amazing find!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Thank you Joan, for taking this photo. Early morning on Whiteface Mountain. We were missing Willie and Betsy. Fantastic morning of birding and views with refreshing breezes! A bit chilly, but no bugs!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Adult female and fledgling male Black-backed Woodpeckers.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
The view of the marshes of Tupper Lake. Here we had displaying Wilson's Snipe, Sandhill Crane and calling Loons. Magic!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
The group walking down a lane through boreal forest. Beautiful spruce/fir forests filled with the songs of White-throated Sparrows, Winter Wrens, Hermit Thrushes and so much more!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Female Purple Finch in morning light on Whiteface.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
White-winged Crossbill perched up high
Contributed by: Jim & Ann Sawusch
Birders.
Contributed by: Betsy Potter
I love this bear.
Contributed by: Betsy Potter
Nemesis for New York.
Contributed by: Betsy Potter
Long Dash
Contributed by: Betsy Potter
Looks tropical.
Contributed by: Betsy Potter
Natures writing
Contributed by: Betsy Potter
Willie hunting for dragonflies.
Contributed by: Betsy Potter
Boreal forest.
Contributed by: Betsy Potter
Saw lots of Gray Jays. This one posed for a close-up.
Contributed by: Jim & Ann Sawusch
This Palm Warbler is the eastern subspecies.
Contributed by: Jim & Ann Sawusch
This second year Broad-winged Hawk was perched near the road as we drove back at the end of Saturday's birding. Notice the adult tail and fight feathers beginning to replace the juvenile feathers.
Contributed by: Jim & Ann Sawusch
On the return drive Saturday, we came across a Ruffed Grouse standing in the middle of the road. The reason? Six youngsters like this one.
Contributed by: Jim & Ann Sawusch
Atlantis Fritillary
Contributed by: Willie D'Anna
Juvenile Canada Jay (what its name should be!)
Contributed by: Willie D'Anna
One of the two Spruce Grouse chicks we saw. The first chick was miraculously spotted by Alan Baczkiewicz!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
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