The day was spent sunrise to noon seeking wildlife near and along the shores. It began in hopes of finding brant and other species at millerfield, to hopes of snowy owls on the dunes of Gateway at Great Kills, to Wolfs Pond Park watching the mass array of different species sharing the pond. No snowys and no brant, but still had a great time. Particularly at Wolf’s Pond Park. There were all sorts of waterfowl and gulls hanging out there. Due to the water starting to freeze it also brought them closer together. Definitely a new favorite spot of mine. A highlight for me for the day was capturing some interesting biological behavior of two mallards. They looked to be challenging themselves over a female.
A patient mockingbird wondering why anyone would be in the blistering cold if it didn’t have to.
A sanderling scouting the left over bivalves for a bit to eat. Also prodding the sand in hope as well; all while avoiding the tide. I tried to use the flow and ebb of the tide to my advantage. I Found a spot that was rocky and a tad visually blocked and waited for the tide to encourage the sanderling to move my way to get the shot.
A quick check of the feeders at Blue Heron Park provided an eager white breasted nuthatch taking advantage of the free food.
The photograph I alluded to before. Two mallards staring down each other for a females attention; while another male looks on. I found the key here was making sure I was ready and paying attention to my subjects. Eliminating as many distractions as possible.
A very active female mallard that was seeking everyones attention.
A bit of an artistical piece. This was a close shot of many gulls taking flight in a soft image with blur to convey motion.
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