During the Arts of Birding camp session on Hog Island this week there was an opportunity to learn more about the life history of certain birds of prey including a golden eagle and this dainty Saw-Whet Owl. Photos Courtesy of Mary La Creta
This just in! Rachel and Steve are not the only birds that are vying for the Hog Island nest this season! In order to do the proper sleuthing, stay tuned for our second blog post with additional photos. This photo collage shows the two birds that first were sighted returning to the Hog Island nest
Keep an eye out! Our beloved osprey pair, Rachel and Steve will soon be returning to Hog Island. Check out the cam here and post as soon as you see them returning to the nest! http://explore.org/#!/live-cams/player/live-osprey-cam Photo Courtesy Of: agypsycrystal: Lunch on the fly (Osprey with Trout)
At least, that is what the locals call Surf Scoters up here in Maine. With their distinctive black and white heads, these salt-water ducks are a common sight. In fall, they are found in greater numbers, as they tend to float together in “rafts” along the coast.
