Brewster, MA
We began our day with a visit to the Butterfly House. Once again Miss Marjorie was our leader and she pointed out all of the different butterfly species. There were several on the ground sunning themselves and you have to be very careful where you step when you're in there! I'd never want to be guilty of harming a butterfly, even if it were accidental! The young Bird Nerds were very respectful and were great listeners.
It's a good idea to take advantage of museum time when the crowds aren't too crazy and we headed indoors to visit Bird Alley, choose a bird and then illustrate that bird. I only give about 20 minutes time to complete this task because we are a big bunch and we take up a lot of space in Bird Alley. I want museum guests to be able to enjoy this incredible exhibit as well. Don't miss the art created! I don't blame them all for keeping their illustrated birds, they were BEAUTIFUL!
Off again on another bird walk and today was particularly hot. I did my best to keep us in the shade. There was a lot of enthusiasm on our walk, meaning some of the Bird Nerds were making a bit too much noise for us to creep up quietly on birds on the trail. We did manage to hear the Song Sparrow's distinct melody on our walk today. (double click photos to enlarge)
Our List:
American Crow
House Sparrow
Black-capped Chickadee
American Goldfinch
Osprey
Barn Swallow
Tree Swallow
Song Sparrow
Blue Jay
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| Waiting to enter the Butterfly House |
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| Miss Marjorie - our wonderful Butterfly lady! |
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| Painted Lady Butterfly |
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| Monarch Butterfly |
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| Caterpillars feasting away |
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| These Monarchs are loving this hydrangea |
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| American Crow |
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| Eastern Kingbird |
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| Watching for House Sparrows should they decide to take a dust bath in the archeology dig exibit |
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| House Sparrow - female |
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| House Sparrow - female |
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| Setting up in Bird Alley |
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| Snowy Owl |
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| Northern Cardinal |
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| American Goldfinch |
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Northern Cardinal |
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| Northern Gannett |
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| Snowy Owl |
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Baltimore Oriole |
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| American Goldfinch (woopsie on the flash reflection...) |
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| Scarlet Tanager |
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| Northern Cardinal |
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| Snowy Owl |
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| Osprey |
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| John Wing Monument on Wing Island |
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| Taking a bird walk break overlooking Paine's Creek |
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| Found feathers! |
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| Butterflies |
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| Eastern Kingbird |
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