Too much birding leaves too little time for blogging!
Swainson’s Thrush. Garrett Mountain, NJ. Photo taken on May 19, 2014.
On Monday, May 19th, I returned to Garrett Mountain with my birding partner in crime and another friend. In trees fully leafed we sought warblers, tanagers, and thrushes.
Female Scarlet Tanger is not scarlet. Garrett Mountain, NJ. Photo taken on May 19, 2014.
A more agreeable Scarlet Tanager than the FOY Tanager at Saddle River. Garrett Mountain, NJ. Photo taken on May 19, 2014.
We decided to swing by the cove where the Least Bittern was known to lurk. We met a photographer who had been there since 5am waiting for the punctual bittern to arrive. The bittern was late.
As we were giving up hope and about to resume birding elsewhere we heard a cry from a newly arrived birder who noticed what none of us had seen previously. The Least Bittern was remarkably well camouflaged in the branches where he fished every morning until he wearied of birders.
I got a few photos, including the one below. Much better than what I had previously! Best of all, I also got video. Definitely click. Do enjoy.
Least Bittern hunts for fish. Click on photo for video link. Garrett Mountain, NJ. Photo taken on May 19, 2014.
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Nice! No reason for bittern-ness now eh?
Are you crushing the competition? I need to know how to place the next round of bets.
oooooooh, bad one!
I think so. Last I knew he was mid-160s, I was 170s. Just topped 190 this weekend while he was out of bounds, so I think I’m in the lead for a bit. Thanks for asking!
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