After Friday's ice storm, I have been reluctant to venture out to check out any bird action. I went out for a few hours yesterday and today, but the biting wind and sloshy conditions make for some discomfort. Here's a selection of some scenes from around the nabe.
The kestrels from my hood.
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A Harlem Hawk
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Two low Turkey Vultures.
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The St. John the Divine female, sitting low in her nest!
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And the city's park life coping just fine.
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Must clean elbow!
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Pigeons in snow.