Bewick’s Wren

Had some spare time this afternoon and headed out to Deas Island Park. I was not expecting to find much, but needed to get out for some fresh air. At the beginning of my walk I was surprised at the number of Bald Eagles for this location roosting high in the trees.

Red-tailed Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk

Further along and not so high in the trees was this Red-tailed hawk. While not seeing anything out of the ordinary, I would keep hearing the lovely song of Bewick’s Wrens.

Bewick's Wren
Bewick’s Wren

Along the river side of the trail I finally managed to get this Bewick’s Wren to cooperate for a photo while singing. Hopefully a sign that spring is just around the corner.

New Years Eve

New Years Eve also found me volunteering at Reifel. The sun was out and there was a good crowd. Today turned out to be raptor day at the tower.

Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle

From the top of the tower this Bald Eagle was roosting nicely in an evergreen. While watching it,

Red-tailed Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk

… this Red-tailed Hawk landed in an adjacent tree. Not often you end up shooting down on a hawk like this. While continuing to watch the eagle,

Northern Harrier
Northern Harrier

… this Northern Harrier did a fly by. To provide a nice end to this episode,

Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle

… the Bald Eagle eventually took off passing close by the tower as it headed out to the marsh. On my way back as the sun was starting to go down,

Moonrise
Moonrise

…the moon was rising.

Happy New Year!