Migration

You know spring is on the way when the migration birds begin to move through the area. Today I saw this large group of Snow Geese in the Hershey area. I am glad I am not shooting film as I took over 150 shots. Here are a couple to get started.
If you have pictures of birds that are "Just Passing Through" join me and post them here.

Here is a better idea of how many birds were there tonight. Alright Canada....They are coming your way.

This one went under the cropping knife........

Nice shots! Don't forget to wear a Helmet

Unbelievable!

WhiteLight said:

Unbelievable!

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This is just a start to the season. We are along the Atlantic Flyway and around early March they estimate every year that between 150,000 to 175,000 Snow Geese are in this part of the state.

Alan said:

This one went under the cropping knife........

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This is so great. It means the friggin cold season WILL END one day. -23˚C tonight, BRRRR.

Marcel said:

This is so great. It means the friggin cold season WILL END one day. -23˚C tonight, BRRRR.

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Ouch! We are so worried that we might get a 1/2 inch of snow tomorrow.

Snow Geese amaze me. They winter at a reservoir near me and the flyovers are spectacular. Unfortunately, I've been cooped up with work and haven't been able to get to them purposefully, only catching them when I do a drive-by on my way somewhere.

Very nice shots.

Common Goldeneyes. They winter over in this area before heading back up to Canada. They hang out as long as the water is not frozen over.

Ruddy Duck.Winters over in this area and then returns to the Rockies (both US and Canada) for the summer. As you can see in the second pic they guys are divers.

Tundra Swans heading back to Canada for the summer. Just making a quick pit stop here in PA.

Alan said:

Tundra Swans heading back to Canada for the summer. Just making a quick pit stop here in PA.

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This is SO NICE Alan, I just love the feeling that comes out of that shot. Great capture.

Marcel said:

This is SO NICE Alan, I just love the feeling that comes out of that shot. Great capture.

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Thanks for the nice comment. I appreciate when other people like what I manage to capture. I took about 50 shots this morning on the way to the office and this was one of the best. I sure sign of spring to come.

After some internet research I believe this is a Yellow Rumped Warbler in it winter plumage. We are on the line between migration and winter for it. If anyone knows anything different I would welcome your ideas. I'm not a birding expert.

The Red Headed Duck just passing through on the way to their nesting grounds.

These Ring Neck Ducks are on their way back to Canada for the summer. Just stopped by the local lake for a quick snack.

Alan said:

Tundra Swans heading back to Canada for the summer. Just making a quick pit stop here in PA.

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Summer ?? Isn't their timing a little off?

Marilynne said:

Summer ?? Isn't their timing a little off?

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This small group is just the Scouting Party. They tend to hang around here till mid to late March and then continue on North.