BOS Photo Albums
Photo albums submitted by BOS members are below. These albums feature BOS field trips, events, and special bird sightings that our members have seen. We hope you enjoy them! (BOS Members: you'll need to LOGIN, then find the link on your member homepage to add your photos.)
February-2025
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MONTHLY photos contributed by our members for February - 2025.
On the 8th, Shelley Seidman found and photographed this male Barrow’s Goldeneye at Erie Basin Marina. This record currently constitutes the only record for Erie County on eBird!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Spring is just around the corner. Bald Eagles have begun nesting by February. This pair was photographed by Kathy Tucker on the 9th in Fort Erie.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
These overwintering Sandhill Cranes were photographed along Burger Road, Fort Erie by Shirley Chambers on the 10th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Not an easy species to come by during the winter months; especially this year with the extended cold temperatures! This drake Pintail was captured beautifully by Ryan Griffiths on the 8th at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
With very few reports of ANY winter finches this year, a Pine Siskin was a nice find for Tom Riley at his home feeders on the 8th near Derby, NY.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Karen Lewis’s backyard feeders hosted this bachelor group of Red-winged Blackbirds in Amherst on the 5th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
St Catharines, Ontario hosted this Short-eared Owl on the 21st. Brad Reinhardt managed to capture the bird in perfect lighting!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Another breathtaking image taken by Brad Reinhardt was this adult male Northern Harrier on the 23rd in Fort Erie, along Garrison Road.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This trio of White-winged Scoters held court at Nelson Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario on the 11th. This is our most frequently encountered species of scoter in the BOS Study Area. Donna Johnston took this photo.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Once a winter rarity, Savannah Sparrows are found more and more frequently throughout the region during the deep winter months. Donna Johnston photographed this individual at St Catharines, Ontario on the 8th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This flock of Cedar Waxwings was captured by Joanna Lee on the 15th near Holland, NY.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Hiding in plain sight was this Barred Owl at Reinstein Woods, Depew on the 9th. Photo by Suzanne Tuberdyke.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Sue Barth photographed this Lapland Longspur in East Aurora on the 24th. Heavy snows have driven field birds, such as longspurs and buntings, to road edges this month.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Rough-legged Hawks arrived in decent numbers this winter! This gorgeous individual was photographed by Sue Barth near the Town of Collins on the 22nd.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Nathan Stimson photographed this Greater White-fronted Goose near the town of Kiantone, Chautauqua County on the 15th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This Long-eared Owl was a superb find for Randy Mann-Stone near Celoron Boat Launch, Chautauqua on the 25th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
While out on the Bird Island Pier on the 28th, Karen Lewis photographed this Purple Sandpiper. The bird was originally reported earlier in the day by Brad Carlson.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Originally found by Shelley Seidman from Erie Basin Marina early in the month, this male Barrow’s Goldeneye was relocated late in the month from the Bird Island Pier, Joe Fell took this photo on the 28th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
I can never resist an American Kestrel photo and this one is splendid! Sue Barth captured this male kestrel on the 22nd in Collins, NY.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
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