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.)
January-2025
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MONTHLY photos contributed by our members for January - 2025.
What??!! This stunning male Painted Bunting was surely a surprise for homeowner, Madilyn Smyklo of Jamestown, NY on the 22nd.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This immature Black-crowned Night-Heron was photographed at Dufferin Islands on the Ontario side of Niagara Falls on the 3rd by Don Deegan. The bird was originally found by Blayne and Jean Farnan.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Sapsuckers can be tough to come by during the coldest winter months. This individual was photographed by Rob Sielaff in his Holland, NY backyard on the 5th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Several local birders kicked off their 2025 year list with these continuing Harlequin Ducks. These drakes have taken up residence along the Bird Island Pier since late October 2024! Rob Sielaff took this photo on the 1st.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Continuing a winter of increased presence...this Short-eared Owl dazzled Callum Nixon-Holmes near St Catharines, Ontario on the 8th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Kayo Roy photographed these Snow Geese on the Niagara River near The Falls on the 26th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This spectacular hybrid MallardXPintail was photographed by Brad Reinhardt on the 25th at Port Colborne, Ontario.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Note the two darker individuals top-center...these are Lapland Longspurs embedded into a Snow Bunting flock. This image was taken by James Kroeker on the 12th at Port Colborne, Ontario.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Laurynn Bosco photographed this Saw-whet Owl in her backyard near Niagara Falls, Ontario on the 22nd. Autumn 2024 saw a nice southbound flight of Saw-whets in the eastern US.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Spectacles like this are a perk for living through a WNY winter - especially this year as it has been so cold! Debbie Wright took this photo along the Niagara River in Ontario across from Beaver Island SP on the 29th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
An odd sight for January, this Turkey Vulture seems to be contemplating life, or plain being narcissistic, by peering into the open water in Clarence on the 17th. Photo by Karen Lee Lewis.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This female Common Yellowthroat added a splash of welcome color to the winter palette at Tifft Nature Preserve on the 11th. Photo by Carrie Patterson.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Christy Hibsch captured this splendid image of a Golden-crowned Kinglet on the 17th near the town of Bliss, Wyoming County.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This light morph Rough-legged Hawk provided a beautiful subject for Gale VerHague on the 9th near the town of Cherry Creek, Chautauqua County.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This Trumpeter Swan was a nice find along the Jamestown Riverwalk on the 20th and made mention in the local newspaper. This image was taken by Devin Banning on the 26th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This leucistic (or dilute plumaged) Canada Goose was a fun find for Nathan Stimson at Dunkirk Harbor on the 26th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This Chipping Sparrow seems to be very unhappy with its decision to not migrate further south this winter. This unusual winter visitor was photographed by Gale VerHague at her Forestville backyard feeders.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
On the 30th at the Jamestown Airport, Nathan Stimson observed a flock of 5 White-winged Crossbills.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
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