January 2021 Bird Walk

Shawangunk Grasslands, Ulster County, NY

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Photo’s and Report by PHAS Board Member Kyle Barwell…

Sean and I led a stationary walk where 10+ Participants enjoyed an array of raptors over an hour and a half. Expert spotting from Sean pulled a Bald Eagle at quite a distance , however the participants enjoyed seeing the iconic white head and tail even that far away.  After almost an hour searching/hoping for an owl, excitement erupted as a Short-eared Owl was spotted flying over the grasslands.

However raptors were not the only highlight. Steve R. spotted a small group of Eastern Meadowlark perched together out in the grasslands. 

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Raptors seen include 

  • Red-tailed Hawk

  • American Kestrel

  • Northern Harrier

  • Short-eared Owl 

  • Bald Eagle

Ross Corsair, of the Highlands Current caught some amazing shots which were published there. Bird Country