October 27, 2026
Monday Mystery Answered
On Monday I wrote… Yesterday morning, top Celery Farm Nature Preserve birder Julie McCall saw an unusual-looking hawk over the…
As Rob Fanning has pointed out, lots of duckage at the Celery Farm, including Day 29 for Ralph the Redhead.
When I got to the Warden's Watch yesterday afternoon, I sat hunched down just to see if anything would come in close.
A few Northern Shovelers soon obliged.
As soon as I got my camera above railing level, they took off, the male reminding me for some reason of an Italian (or Mexican) flag.
I guess I should lie down and shoot between the railing spokes next time. (Sorry, guys! Didn't mean to disturb you.)
Excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse me Ralph????? was there a Name the Redhead contest I missed? 🙂
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sally teschon
Excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse me Ralph????? was there a Name the Redhead contest I missed? 🙂