Jordan Lake, Haw River: The Kirtland’s warbler was still at the riprap this morning. The first two photos are her. There was also a male Cape May warbler and he is 3rd photo. 4th photo shows some of the 24+ birders/photographers who showed up for a very rare glimpse of a Kirtland’s warbler.
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: RARE bird alert! I photographed this female Kirtland’s warbler at the riprap this morning. It was removed from the federally endangered species list in 2019 and is still considered threatened with a global breeding population of about 3600 birds. It was passing through here from its breeding grounds in Michigan and heading for its wintering grounds in the Bahamas. A new life list bird for me!
An autumn rose. In hues of halftones for you to tint with your most gentle memories for your dreams tonight. Sleep well.
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: You know the saying “the best laid plans of mice and men (and photographers)? Photo bomb! Just as the bald eagle caught her fish, an American crow decided to zip along side of her. The crow did make a rather interesting abstract form that nicely framed the eagle.
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River, Wednesday, September 23, 2020. I was leaning against the hood of my truck, changing the battery in my camera. A pair of fledgling black vultures decided to stop by and visit. So I pulled out my iPhone and recorded the time we had together. Hope you enjoy the visit! Take care, be safe.
Jordan Lake Dam, Tuesday, September 22, 2020. It is the first day of autumn! And it’s cool like autumn should be. It is foggy and misty like fall often is. There were several great blue herons fishing at the edge of the Haw River on the riprap this morning. They argued about who should be fishing where on the shoreline. Take care, be safe. Enjoy the beginning of a new season.
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