The Silence of an Owl

An owl is able to fly in silence due to the ways the feathers in its wings are arranged.  Isn't nature remarkable?

Snow Covered Eagle's Nest with Eggs in Hanover, PA

Most birds are quite resilient, but this is up and over the top of the circle of life.

030815 SNP Edition, Life at Boomer Lake

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Eagles from Nest in Hanover, PA

Are Crows the Ultimate Problem Solvers?

Best of Show

                                                                     Song Sparrow

                                                           Red-winged Blackbird Nest

                                                         Northern Shoveler Males

                                                            Male Northern Cardinal

                                                                 Female Bufflehead

                                                                  American Coot

                                                                   Song Sparrow

                                                                  Song Sparrow

                                                          Ruddy Duck in a Dive

                                                                  Song Sparrow

The first four are during the last set of snow days, Sunday March 1.  It wasn't snowing, and I was on a mission to look for birds on snow covered branches.  As you can see, it doesn't always happen, but it was a pleasant and rewarding day.  The rest of the pictures were taken during February 2015.

03-01-15 SNP Edition, Life at Boomer Lake

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