July 16

I had a short walk into the marsh today. These two Snowy Egrets were at the edge of Rosie’s Pond while the Osprey family appears to be in good health at the platform. The usual mix of birds was shook up when a young Cooper’s Hawk appeared out of nowhere and flew into the thicket. Three Crows who had been sunning themselves joined the mob chasing the hawk and then finally left. Over by Leverett Ave.  A Northern Flicker was casually seated upon a telephone pole observing the state of world affairs.

Along the Long Thicket path, I found this superbly camouflaged  Robin’s nest. It was only when the adult bird flew off in alarm at my approach that I even noticed it at all.

It is an amazing work of subtlety.

The skies were blue and a gentle sea breeze was blowing. All of which made for a very pleasant walk.

Ciao!

-Jorge

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