January 2021 Bird Walk
Shawangunk Grasslands, Ulster County, NY
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.
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