BOS Photo Albums
Photo albums submitted by BOS members are below. These albums feature BOS field trips, events, and special bird sightings that our members have seen. We hope you enjoy them! (BOS Members: you'll need to LOGIN, then find the link on your member homepage to add your photos.)
September-2020
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MONTHLY photos contributed by our members for September - 2020.
Sue Barth caught this animated image of a Blue-winged Warbler gleaning for insects at Lake Erie SP on the 1st.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
During a strong SW wind event on the 2nd, Sue Barth stopped at the Seaway Slip along the Buffalo Outer Harbor and found this Laughing Gull.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This juvenile Semipalmated Plover was resting and refueling at Tifft Nature Preserve on the 3rd as documented by Megan Miller.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This Sora gave nice views along Heritage Boardwalk at Tifft NP on the 3rd along with the Virginia Rail family that has been hamming it up for viewers for the past few weeks. Photo by Megan Miller.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
James Sawusch photographed this Olive-sided Flycatcher at Amherst SP on the 3rd. This species has a narrow window when it passes through our region during autumn migration.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Initially found by Shannon Hingston on the 2nd, this pair of American White Pelicans were a one-day wonder at Jordan Harbor. Photo by Lisa Bacon.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This photo taken by Jean Hampson, also documented the American White Pelicans that rested at Jordan Harbor, Ontario on the 2nd.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
John Gordinier photographed this Cape May Warbler at Hanging Bog in Allegany County on the 4th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
The very cooperative Least Bittern that has been entertaining folks along the Heritage Boardwalk at Tifft NP was photographed by Brad Felton on the 3rd.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Fantastic find by Kyle Gage at Batavia WWTP on the 5th was this Neotropical Cormorant. Several folks were able to chase the bird before the plant closed at 3. This photo taken by Jay McGowan shows how small the bird is compared to Mallards and a Double-crested Cormorant.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Josh Ketry photographed the Neotropical Cormorant in flight at Batavia WWTP on the 5th. This bird was found earlier in the day by Kyle Gage.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
While enjoying the Neotrop Cormorant at Batavia WWTP on the 5th, Jay McGowan found this subadult Laughing Gull to add to the excitement. Photo by Jeanne Verhulst.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This juvenile Red Knot was found and photographed by Connor Vara at Barcelona Harbor on the 5th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
The subadult Laughing Gull found on the 5th at the Batavia WWTP by Jay McGowan continued into the 6th. Photo by Shelley Seidman.
Contributed by: Shelley Seidman
Great look at a Semipalmated Sandpiper after poor views of the excellent Neotropic Cormorant at Batavia WWTP on the 6th. Photo by Shelley Seidman.
Contributed by: Shelley Seidman
Northern Shoveler from the. Batavia WWTP on the 6th; just because they are such great ducks. Photo by Shelley Seidman.
Contributed by: Shelley Seidman
Joel Strong captured this image of the subadult LAGU In flight at the Batavia WWTP on the 6th. Notice the ragged look to the flight feathers as the bird is in heavy molt.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This superb photo features the MEGA Neotropic Cormorant from the Batavia WWTP on the right as it swam alongside a Double-crested Cormorant on the 6th. Photo by Joel Strong.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This fabulous photo of an Olive-sided Flycatcher was taken by Sue Barth at Amherst SP on the 6th. This bird was found earlier in the day by Chris Hollister.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
A fun visitor to our yard, an adult male Hooded Warbler, catching insects.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A great find by Josh Ketry, this Buff-breasted Sandpiper was a real treat for many at the Outer Harbor on the 7th!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Don Dixon captured this marvelous photo of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper found by Josh Ketry at the Seaway Slip along the Buffalo Outer Harbor on the 7th. This bird entertained dozens of birders throughout the day as it sought refuge from the high winds that likely grounded this migrant.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Another image by Don Dixon of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper found by Ketry on the 7th along the Buffalo Outer Harbor.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Keeping company with the Buff-breasted was this American Golden-Plover, also photographed by Don Dixon on the 7th at the Seaway Slip.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Connor Vara Took this unique photo of a trio of Sanderlings in flight at Barcelona Harbor, Westfield NY on the 7th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Beaver Island SP provided Sue Barth with this photo op...a Yellow-billed Cuckoo on the 4th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Two of the 11 Black Terns blown into the source of the Niagara River at the Peace Bridge by strong SW winds on the 7th. Photo by Debbie Wright from the Fort Erie side.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Another photo by Debbie Wright of a Black Tern from the source of the Niagara at the Peace Bridge from Ft Erie on the 7th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Lisa Bacon took this photo of a juvenile Laughing Gull that showed up during the SW wind event on the 7th. This bird was seen from the US side but settled into its comfort zone on the Fort Erie side of the river at the foot of Beatrice Street.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Just because....how can I resist adding another eye-candy photo of one of this years’ superstars?! Buff-breasted Sandpiper at the Seaway Slip on the 7th by Tony Dvorak.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Our friends in Fort Erie had much closer views of the Peace Bridge bird parade on Labor Day. Ryan Griffiths captured this crisp image of a Black Tern as it fed along the Fort Erie breakwall on the 7th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
A nice study of an in-flight Red-necked Phalarope taken by Joshua Vandermeulen from Fort Erie by the Peace Bridge on the 7th. It was nice to have confirmation for those of us on the US side of the border as these phalaropes were very distant for us!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Another photo taken by Josh Vandermeulen from Fort Erie on the 7th. The SW wind event on this day brought many birds into the source of the Niagara including many Black Terns and this basic-plumaged adult Little Gull (lower right, dark underwings).
Contributed by: Alec Humann
tho not the best photo, it was fun to watch this American Golden Plover and the Buff-Breasted Sandpiper ( mega finds by Josh Ketry earlier in the day) pulling worms out of the ground for dinner , in the evening drizzle
Contributed by: Shelley Seidman
This American Golden-Plover posed nicely for Ken Czworka during its stay at the Seaway Slip along the Buffalo Outer Harbor on the 7th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Always impressive in person, these Sandhill Cranes posed gracefully for Sandy Geschwender at Iroquois NWR on the 12th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
After raising their young, local Great Egrets depart their rookeries and stage at large wetlands, such as Iroquois NWR. Sandy Geschwender took this beautiful profile photo on the 12th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This nice little group of Sanderlings with a Ruddy Turnstone picked along the beach at Dunkirk Harbor on the 17th. Photo by Gale VerHague.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Joshua Ketry caught this photo while studying shorebirds in Cattaraugus County at the Allegheny Reservoir from Bone Run Road on the 16th. This Merlin gave chase to and captured what appears to be a Semipalmated Sandpiper!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This photo was taken by Josh Ketry on the 16th as well and documents a rare Western Sandpiper on the mudflat at the Allegheny Reservoir. Josh has been birding this mud flat for weeks and turning up fantastic shorebird records for Cattaraugus County. Just goes to show that if the habitat is available, the birds don't disappoint! The bird in profile on the left is the WESA. Notice the long, slightly drooping and wide-based bill as well as the pale face.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This Pectoral Sandpiper posed nicely for Ketry on the 16th, also at the Allegheny Reservoir from Bone Run Road, Catt County.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Bruce Robinson started checking the shorebirds at the Allegheny Reservoir as well and turned up this Stilt Sandpiper on the 14th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This Yellow-bellied Flycatcher made for a nice yard bird for Gale VerHague in Forestville, NY, Chautauqua County on the 16th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Just beautiful...Robert Stineman snapped this photo of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird investigating a Zinnia in Chautauqua County on the 12th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Beginning in mid-July, Red-breasted Nuthatches started a dispersal away from the boreal forests and into the Northeast. Shelley Seidman took this image of one at Erie Basin Marina on exfoliating bark of a birch tree on the 16th. The best way to detect this species is to learn their call, a high-pitched nasal ‘and ank ank’.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Philadelphia and Warbling Vireos are frequently confused, especially in the fall as Warblings can be very yellowish. This bird shows the classic dark cap and brightest yellow at the center of the breast. Sue Barth took this photo of a Philly Vireo at Beaver Island SP on the 11th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This juvenile Little Gull put in an appearance at the Bertie Boating Club in Fort Erie, Ontario on the 13th as documented by Ryan Griffiths. Appropriate location for this bird to show off!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This Brant showed up early on the 10th at Lakeside Park, Saint Catharine’s, Ontario. Photo by Marcie Jacklin.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Joshua Vandermeulen took this beautiful portrait of a basic-plumaged Red Knot on the 11th at the east pier at Port Weller, Ontario. This species looks dramatically different when not in its snazzy breeding plumage.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
I’m sure you just passed all of these birds off as Sanderlings...look again. This photo was taken on the 12th From the east pier at Port Weller, Ontario by Josh Vandermeulen. Did you find the Red Knot?
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This farm field produced a nice little flock of American Golden-Plovers for Celeste Morien on the 11th in Medina, NY, Orleans County. These adults birds are in varying stages of molt.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This snazzy male Ruddy Duck was a nice bonus at the Batavia Wastewater Treatment Plant for John Gordinier on the 10th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This adult Laughing Gull pulled cameo appearances at the Batavia WWTP during its multi-day stay. Brad Carlson photographed it on the 14th as it rested on a berm.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This appears to be the first 2020 fall record of Snow Goose for the BOS region on the 14th at Kumpf Marsh, Iroquois NWR. Photo by Brad Carlson.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This Ruddy Turnstone offered a nice study at the east pier at Port Weller, Ontario on the 12th for Joshua Vandermeulen.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Another image of the famous Neotropic Cormorant that wowed many observers at the Batavia WWTP during its stay. Here photographed by John Gordinier on the 10th. This is a great photo in that it shows how really small this species of Cormorant is as it rests among a group of Wood Ducks.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Ahhh...fall warblers. Might you have a guess? Here are some pointers...the bird has wing bars and they are wide (especially on the greater coverts) and only the faintest of streaking on the back, breast and flanks, pale undertail coverts, nice yellowish wash to the head, nape and breast and a distinct eyering with a darkish eyeline. This species can be very variable in autumn plumage and looks a world of difference from its springtime frock; especially the male. Willie D’Anna took this photo on
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Note the clean and bright buff eyering, distinct spotting on the breast with a uniform olive-brown back. Catharsis thrushes are the least of tricky bird ID problems...especially when they pose as if John James Audubon was actively painting them! Christy Hibsch took this lovely photo of a Swainson’s Thrush at Hanging Bog WMA in Allegany County, NY on the 12th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
A migrating Scarlet Tanager stopped by the water fountains in the VerHague's Forestville backyard to freshen up a bit!
Contributed by: Gale VerHague
This Yellow-bellied Flycatcher posed very nicely for Sue Barth at Sturgeon Pt. on the 20th. Notice the yellowish wash extending up the center of the breast, slightly peaked crown and the eye ring that is slightly drawn back at the rear giving a tear-drop shape.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This adult Peregrine Falcon soared above the Beaver Island SP field trip led by Josh Ketry on the 20th. Photo by Ketry.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
While boating in Lake Erie off Buffalo, David Adrian had this Red-breasted Nuthatch land on his boat and go about gleaning insects. Many passerines migrate across the Great Lakes and some find themselves too far from land upon dawn. Many perish but some find refuge on...boats! Cheers little guy!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
A ‘Most Wanted’ bird on many a birder’s list would be a Connecticut Warbler. Skulky is the first term that comes to mind when thinking of this species. Ketry found and photographed this individual along Old Rt. 17 in Cattaraugus County on the 23rd.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Another image of Ketry’s Connecticut Warbler from Cattaraugus County on the 23rd. Note the complete, bold, white eyering, dusky hooded appearance and bright, uniform yellow underparts.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Mike and Wendy Zebehazy had this rooster Ring-necked Pheasant show up in their Orchard Park yard on the 24th. This species is no longer established in the WNY Region and most individuals are escapes from stocking programs at hunt clubs.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
D & M Ricardo were the first observers to report this Hudsonian Godwit along the east pier at Port Wexler, St Catharine’s, Ontario on the 23rd. The bird has continued into the 25th. This fantastic photo taken by Joshua Vandermeulen shows the godwits alongside a Greater Yellowlegs.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This Black-bellied Plover was found on the swimming beach at Evangola State Park. September 24th 2020
Contributed by: Matthew Nusstein
On the afternoon of the 30th, strong SW winds coupled with lake effect rain bands ushered this juvenile Long-tailed Jaeger into the source of the Niagara as seen from the West Side Rowing Club. Joshua Ketry captured several images of this very rare visitor to the BOS Region.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Another view of the Long-tailed Jaeger photographed by Josh Ketry on the 30th from the West Side Rowing Club near the foot of Porter Avenue.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
On the 25th, this trio of Black Vultures was photographed at Queenston Heights, Niagara, Ontario by Donna Johnston.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This young Bald Eagle impressed Greg Lawrence and I as it flew off with a Ring-billed Gull at Woodlawn Beach SP on the 12th!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
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