Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Superb Owl Kick-off

Most of the time, you just can’t figure out what the Blue Jays are yelling about. I thought they might, just might, have an Accipiter in there. Then I heard a nuthatch calling continuously and thought, I haven’t photographed a nuthatch yet this winter.

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) typically roost in dense conifers. My previous looks at these birds have been pretty awful. This was stupendous. Those yellow eyes!

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