Barred Owl

A great time with the resident Barred Owl last night.

Merlin & Short-eared owls

We had a Merlin today by Bill Forward zipping down the road. Also a number of short-eared owls on top of stage lookout hill area. Personally I think this is where their roost is. Yesterday hit Crane beach as well, not alot of birds but a beautiful day for a hike with the Mrs !

Northern Shrike, Long-eared Owl, Short-eared Owls

I had a Northern Shrike, perhaps the last of the season in the Parker tonight. Also a Long-eared Owl hunting the reserve last weekend, a great bird to catch on the wing. I had only seen them perched previously. Additionally of note, a number of Short-eared Owls continue in the Reserve, at least 5 owls.  I did not muster any good pic's of the Long-eared or the short-eared but documented non the less, casey got the long-eared.

                                                                N. Shrike

                                                                Long-eared owl

                                                                 Short-eared owl

                                                              Savannah Sparrow in the yard

                                                            Far off Shrike

American Kestrel

I had a Kestrel over by the Newburyport Industrial area 2 days in a row. I am assuming the resident bird that I believe winter's here. Also a Barred owl late in the day.  Other sightings of note are Red Wing Blackbirds who are back in their spots.... singing the spring into action. 

Bad pic but...you get the idea.