May 24, 2026
My New Book Is Here
I am pleased to report that The Peregrine Falcon from Schiffer Books -- the folks who did such a beautiful…
Two visits to the Warden's Watch (one with spotting scope) netted me 10 duck species in one day at the Celery Farm. (I did not see the Hoodies that were hanging out last week, or it would have been 11).
Does anyone know what the record is?
Here are the 10: Ruddy, Redhead, Am. Wigeon, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Black Duck, Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Gadwall, and another one.
I just remembered — Wood Duck!
Joe Koscielny visited the Celery Farm recently and shared the pix accompanying this post. (Thanks, Joe! What, no Ralph pic this time? An earlier Joe K. pic of Ralph is here, for the record.)