Friday, December 2, 2011

Merrimack River Sunset

12-2-11 The mouth of the Merrimack River

The mouth of the Merrimack River 12-2-11 Salisbury Beach State Reservation in Massachusetts

Gus and I went in search of Snowy Owls at Salisbury Beach State Reservation today. Snowy Owls are irrupting all over the USA according to eBird and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Within 5 minutes of our arrival we spotted someone with a spotting scope trained right on the bird! Life Bird number 420 for me! Thought the bird was too distant for good shots with my lens, I did capture a white lump on a log in the marsh area which is really the owl but not a very good picture. Still, it’s proof!

 

12-2-11b Snowy Owl-kab Snowy Owl on Log at Salisbury Beach State Reservation 12-2-11

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10 comments:

  1. What an awesome life bird for ya! Send one to Utah please!

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  2. To actually see a snowy owl must be an amazing experience. I wish it were possible for me, just once i my lifetime, to commune with such a bird.

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  3. Congrats on an exciting life bird! Yes, send on to Utah!

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  4. Nice shot of the snowy owl. Awesome bird watching here. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Birding is Fun, and Kathryn, I sure wish I could send you an owl, or else ship both of you out here!

    Arija, it was amazing!

    The Write Girl, thank you for stopping by!

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  6. How exciting for you Kathy. Absolutely!!!

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  7. Lovely photos, Kathie! Congrats on your Snowy lifer. I remember how I felt seeing the Snowy owl. It is a gorgeous owl. Wonderful photos! Have a great weekend!

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  8. Even though it's a bit far away, it's still a beautiful shot! Congrats, I just had my first SNOW on Plum Island last Monday... A thrilling experience for sure!

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  9. Denise, it sure was!

    Eileen, thanks!

    Jen, how exciting! I hope you had someone to share it with. Do you have photos too?

    Donna, you can say that again! Even Gus was impressed with THIS bird!

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Welcome to my nest! I hope you will enjoy spending time here with me and the birds. Thank you for your comments. I will try to get back to you as soon as I get back from counting more birds.