Golden Eagle over Bear Mountain. Photo by Dave Baker. “It was formerly known to nest upon the cliffs on the west side of the Hudson, north of West Point.” —EA Mearns, Birds of the Hudson Highlands
Rosenberg et al., Decline of the North American avifauna, Science, 4 Oct 2019: 120–124. A study reporting the cumulative loss of nearly 3 billion birds since 1970 across North American biomes.
Winter Wren. Photo by Karen C. Miller. “These active, sprightly little birds are fond of searching amongst broken rocks, brush-heaps, and rubbish generally; but it is their greatest delight to run about under ice, after the water has settled away; creeping into every nook and crevice in search of food; they sometimes remain out of sight for many minutes together.” —EA Mearns
Pine Grosbeak. Photo by Bill Fiero. “Its carmine or rose-colored plumage, and its mellow notes, were a feast alike to the eye and ear; and, although I may never hear the Pine Grosbeak sing again, I shall ever cherish towards it feelings of admiration and gratitude for the revelation of beauty and melody.” —EA Mearns
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