I decided yesterday afternoon to take a trip down to Sachuest National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown, Rhode Island in order to obtain more photographs of the green-tail towhee, which is still been reported around. Also, I was hoping to see and photograph the short-eared owls that have been present.
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| Green-tailed Towhee |
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| Green-tailed Towhee |
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| American Tree Sparrow |
Not only did the towhee put on a show but so did a number of raptors. There was a red-tailed Hawk eating its prey which was probably a rabbit. And it included a disagreement with another red tailed Hawk, who also wanted the prey.
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| Red-tailed Hawks |
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| Squabble |
There were a number of Harriers searching over the meadow along with at least three short-eared owls. The owls and raptors could be observed from the side of the road leading up to the refuge parking lot and also from the parking lot. I did most of my photography from the side of the road, due to the fact that the sun was right behind me and gave me the best light.
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| Short-eared Owl |
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| Short-eared Owl |
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| Northern Harrier |
I would heartily recommend anybody in the neighborhood to go down in the later afternoon and observe these wonderful creatures.
