Happy Flaco Day (Eurasian Eagle Owl)!
Today marks the 1 year Anniversary of Flaco's Freedom. One year ago, Flaco escaped from the Central Park Zoo and victoriously learned how to Live Free.
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Ode to our Beloved Barry. This picture was taken 8/5/2021, the day before she parted from this world. We all loved and cherished her. She lives on in our Hearts ❤️
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Our Beloved Flaco at his new haunts. His pumpkin orange eyes and feathery ear tufts makes him one of the most striking owls in the world. It had been a while since I had visited him and it felt wonderful to see him again.
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Bald eagle seen at the reservoir today. Rover chased off a herd of seagulls and then flew right towards the area I was standing. It was so exciting
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Black-crowned Night Heron chased by a Red-winged Blackbird @ Harlem Meer Lake - Red-winged Blackbirds are on the alert for protecting their nests. Should anything get too close,these blackbirds will dive-bomb it. Be careful!
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Cedar waxwings - These magnificent birds are about the size of a sparrow. Their orange-red wing tips indicate their status in their group. I had a pleasant surprise to find them bathing at Lily Pond. What a joy to see these birds.
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Rover Rover (American Bald Eagle) who frequented CP, was struck by a vehicle yesterday. These shots were taken on 2/11/2022 when he flew over the Reservoir. Our hearts are filled with sadness.
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Blue Jay - These mosaic blue colored birds are very fond of acorns and are credited with the spread of oak trees after the last glacial ice age (2.4 million years ago). Taken by the Pinetum
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Happy Valentines Day Couple - This male Wood duck (left) and female Mallard duck (right) have been an adorable and interesting couple to watch.
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Great egrets being chased away by a Red-winged Blackbird. S/he got too close to the red-winged blackbirds nest! Shot at the Harlem Meer. The 3rd pic shows the blackbird actually standing on her/his back.
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Cooper’s Hawk (juvenile) - taken at the Westside of the Ravine. Note the blue colored hue inside its mouth. I’ve never seen this before! Any info on this? My monitor is calibrated.
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Flaco - Our beloved Eurasian eagle owl. He is the symbol of Freedom and adaptability. Here he is hanging out in his new tree. Second picture shows him preening. I love this guy! ❤️
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Yesterday's postings continued - a Canada Goose began chasing the Osprey and s/he was forced to drop the Bullhead catfish in order to gain enough speed to get away from the goose. A lot of excitement!!! Taken at the Harlem Meer Lake
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Prothonotary Warbler at Turtle Pond on 4/24/24. I was so delighted to see this Golden Ray of sunlight dancing around on the Cherry tree by the Dock
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American Woodcock - This adorable bird can be seen at Bryant Park. S/he is missing her/his left eye and I reported it to Wild Bird Fund and is OK since s/he is foraging and flying without assist
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Barn swallow fledglings (5) being fed at the central park pool. It was amazing to watch as both the mom and dad would constantly return with insects for their babies. This one shows a dragonfly being fed to one of the babies
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