Kaleidopete
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By the nest
What Bird Did You See Today?
- Thread starter pooriggy
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unfortunately I didnt get a photo, but had 2 blue birds at my feeder in Randolph this morning. First time I've ever seen them in NJ.
Captain Brainstorm
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Robins, flying into literally every window of my house, all day long. I like birds, but my patience is being tested....These robins need to be reminded of what happened to the squirrels.
Kaleidopete
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Lots of wildlife today....about a dozen deer. eagle flew overhead while I was riding, a few hawks flying around,
and then this friendly little guy.
and then this friendly little guy.
sundaydoug
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Beautiful! What trail were you on when you saw that guy?
Kaleidopete
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Pumphouse
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Um, well that’s something you don’t see everyday. Taken at the East Brunswick Wawa on (Ryders Lane)
Yes, it’s real.
Yes, it’s real.
MMuller
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Yay, they're back. Night herons. Short story long: huge new home being built with protected trees because of established heron nests. Town could give rats ass about trees and birds and gave ok to cut down. Local environmentalists got wind and state came in a shut that shit down and saved the trees. Still, house was built but happy to walk by today and see several nests with birds back.
Good sightings last two days. Wednesday while sitting outside, a mature eagle made a couple passes over us at treetop height.
Too fast to get a pic, but very cool. There are a couple tasty squirrels in my yard. There were more, but the hawks seem to like them.
Yesterday, this guy comes out of the woods then lets out a loud squawk to announce his presence. Runs a bit, then stops.
Then runs some more. Hopefully there is a mate around. First pheasant I've seen in the area since they put in the golf course.
(other than the time someone broke into the pheasant farm and freed a bunch.)
Too fast to get a pic, but very cool. There are a couple tasty squirrels in my yard. There were more, but the hawks seem to like them.
Yesterday, this guy comes out of the woods then lets out a loud squawk to announce his presence. Runs a bit, then stops.
Then runs some more. Hopefully there is a mate around. First pheasant I've seen in the area since they put in the golf course.
(other than the time someone broke into the pheasant farm and freed a bunch.)
rick81721
Lothar
Survivor from hunting earlier this year. Very few wild pheasant in NJ.
mwlikesbikes
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Ospreys are back at the nest on the command loop at Hartshorne. There were two in the nest but one flew away before I got the phone out.
Probably went to find a nice juicy squirrel while Momma guarded the nest.
Probably went to find a nice juicy squirrel while Momma guarded the nest.
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Kaleidopete
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never seen these brown ducks before
Saxony Duck I think. I don't know ducks too well....It's a domestic breed. Not very common. Males sorta look like Mallards
Kaleidopete
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I just looked up that name and found this:
Saxony ducks are considered a rare breed, and are listed as "threatened" by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.
In Chemnitz Germany, 1930, Mr. Albert Franz began a breeding program for a new dual-purpose duck using Rouen, German Pekin, and Blue Pomeranian breeds.
They don't fly, are good foragers, and tend to be good broodies and mothers.
I wonder how they came to be in Wawayanda?
Saxony ducks are considered a rare breed, and are listed as "threatened" by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.
In Chemnitz Germany, 1930, Mr. Albert Franz began a breeding program for a new dual-purpose duck using Rouen, German Pekin, and Blue Pomeranian breeds.
They don't fly, are good foragers, and tend to be good broodies and mothers.
I wonder how they came to be in Wawayanda?
rick81721
Lothar
Bring a shotgun next time!