Birds of a Feather is back with our new blog, Birding and Bonding! Our previous objective remains the same. Our goal is to find all birds that live on Long Island year round. The only rule is that in order to add a bird to our list, we must see it when we are together. That's where the bonding comes in. Life can get so hectic that we sometimes fail to enjoy the more important things. This gives us a wonderful outlet to make sure we take the time.

Of course, Long Island has many migratory birds, as well. We certainly don't want to ignore them. We will blog about them as well. Armed with new cameras and renewed incentive, we look forward to getting back on the birding trail!

Saturday, February 27, 2010

When everthing is still white and clean

The early morning after a storm is truly the most beautiful time to be out and about.  I can't help but thank God for allowing us to have these moments when we can do nothing but stand and stare with our mouths opened marveling at such beauty.  The way the snow rest on the Pine trees, and the thinnest of branches have snow clinging to them with such ease. 

There are times when I am amazed how much San and I at times think exactly alike.  Yesterday at home I was going to scan a picture of my husband and I that we took at Hawk Mountain when we went with San and friends.  I have my trusted binoculars as we look for migatory Hawks and Eagles.  All we saw were Turkey Vultures who refused to come over to our side of the mountain.  So we convinced San's cousin to go out a way on a ledge and lay down as though she were dead.  And I know you might not believe this, but sure enough here come the Vultures.  We were able to get some great pictures.  So though miles apart yesterday San and I were remembering similar memorable moments.  

It is almost the same time of year when we saw the covey of Northern Bobwhite.  What is the likelihood that we will see them again??  We will keep you posted.
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