Month: October 2019
“Grand Canyon of the East”
by Susan
Whoever called it that probably hasn’t seen the Grand Canyon. But Letchworth is definitely worth seeing in its own right, especially in the fall. The “Mighty Genessee” doesn’t appear so mighty here at Letchworth. It’s the ancient gorges through which it winds that provides an awesome view. The best place to start is at the Mount Morris entrance and follow the twist and turns … Read More “Grand Canyon of the East”
‘Bye-bye Birdies!
by Susan
Traffic has resumed on the Atlantic flyway as fall migration begins. The songbirds have been gone for a few weeks now — the blackbirds, marsh wrens, and kingbirds have all left the watersides, leaving only tree sparrows behind. The osprey nests are empty, and just the hardiest egrets and herons remain, stalking the waters of Montezuma for fish and frogs. And there are … Read More ‘Bye-bye Birdies!
A Face Only Its Mother Could Love
by Susan
“He had the eye of a vulture,” Poe wrote. “Whenever it fell upon me, my blood ran cold.” It isn’t so much the eye of the vulture, it’s the entire head. Small, smooth, and featherless, with flaring nostrils not found on any other raptor, the vulture is downright ugly, ugly enough to provoke an “ewwww!” from just about any bird fancier. Yet, if one … Read More A Face Only Its Mother Could Love
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The Most Disdained Birds in America
by Susan
They really didn’t do anything to deserve it. Nonetheless, they are the birds we love to hate — crows, starlings, and mute swans. Actually, they are kind of pretty. Crows are dark and sleek. Starlings have such cute little polka-dotted tummies (much like a miniature Kate Spade bag). They both make a terribly unpleasant noise, but crows are quite useful to the human population … Read More The Most Disdained Birds in America
Rocky Racoon? or maybe a long-lost cousin.
by Susan
I mean, these aren’t exactly the Black Mountain Hills of Dakota. But this little one didn’t mind at all. The roadside vegetation — and whatever insects hiding therein — was just fine! A brief but enjoyable stop while on my way to Montezuma.
There were ten of them!
by Susan
Saw them near Montezuma today. Such beautiful birds! Could use a little post-processing, maybe, just to correct the color (these are jpgs, so were processed in-camera), but I think their natural beauty shows through without it.
Seen by Susan: Fun with Flora and Fauna 
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