10,000 Birds

JANUARY 9, 2017

While wandering around my home borough on Sunday morning doing some post-snowstorm birding I made my way to Oakland Lake in northeastern Queens with the hope of finding Rusty Blackbirds to add to my year list. It was a very rewarding experience watching the hawk feed on the pigeon though perhaps not as memorable as one eating shish kebob.

Oakland 102

Oakland Blackbirds Feral Experience 102

10,000 Birds

APRIL 21, 2013

Denied a Ruff, I had to make to do with a very handsome, very obliging, very early Hooded Warbler at Oakland Lake in Queens. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. The bonus Donna sighting at the same location made the trip worth it! How about you?

Oakland 186

Oakland 2013 ALA Birds 186

10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2012

The water this Northern Pintail is in has human poo in it, which completely ruins the experience of seeing this bird. I know part of the experience of birding is taking in the beauty of the outdoors, but (call me crazy) I’m actually in it for the birds. This bird perenially winters on Lake Merritt, in the middle of Oakland, CA.

San Francisco 202

San Francisco Birds North Dakota Oakland 202

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

On Sunday I’ll have a big day and try to bird all of Alley Pond Park (Queens, NYC), from APEC to Oakland Lake, the Oaks section, the kettle ponds and end at the walking trails in the southwest section of the park. Stop by our blog for some nice shots and share the experience!!

2011 150

2011 Deer Birds South Dakota 150