September 5, 2026
A Young Peregrine on the Ascent
Yesterday in the Mohonk Preserve near New Paltz, N.Y., Chris Nadareski of the NYC DEP released four young rehabbed peregrines,…
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COOTIES!: The Video
I took this 40-second video over the weekend. Something different, and not too long.
The American Coots were eating near the water's edge and pretty much oblivious to humans. I couldn't decide which was the better-looking of the pair so only video'd one.
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love the music..love coots
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Me too!!
sally teschon
love the music..love coots
sally teschon