April 13

April 13, 2009 by OrientSee.

I finally gave in this afternoon. After too many days of high wind, the bright sun beckoned me and so I went out. It was warmer but the wind was very unpleasant. While I stayed in the thickets or near buildings, it was ok but out in the park, it was not fun except for the two RedWing Hawks dancing over the Julia Ward Howe on the side of Beachmont. Today’s real action was by Rosie’s or out along Geoff’s path.

First off there were four Kildeer in the mud flat while Rosie’s was at low tide. I could see the Osprey, one on the pole and one resting on the grass. As I watched them, a Merlin flew past and over the train yard.  A Downy Woodpecker was busy feeding in the thicket itself.

In the Lawn Ave. park, a pair of Phoebes were flittering back and forth in the reeds.

Just past the peach tree a Northern Flicker was hopping around like a robin.

Right then I looked up and one of the Osprey flew over. They are breathtaking to see like this. Just think of that 5 1/2 foot wing span.

Geoff’s path was full of this Cardinal’s vocal stylistics. He was really really loud.

Because it was midday and the wind was so fierce, there really wasn’t much else to see except for the Teal and a pair of Shovelers (ducks not day laborers). Once again it was terrific to be out after spending too many days inside.

Ciao!

-Jorge

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