By Mike Busch
Another outstanding job by members of the Long Island Wildlife Photography group this week. With the usual help from Jim Botta we have put together a collection of 7 pages of photos and videos of a wide array of local wildlife.
A few notable finds this week include a Wood Frog, Hog Nosed Snake (video on the last page), flying Squirrel, swimming Clapper Rail, and a Common Nighthawk. Now that we are starting to see some cooler weather the fall migration should be kicking into gear. Long Island has a unique position in the middle of the Atlantic Flyway so it is a great time to get out there, particularly on the south shore beaches when shorebirds stop to rest and raptors pass by in numbers.
This week’s cover shot goes to Heff Stoppe with a super sharp image of a Belted Kingfisher, one of the toughest birds to get a great shot of.
If you have a few minutes, try to check out all 7 pages including some more great videos from Natalie Ann on the last page!
Tree Swallows – Dan Fiore
Semipalmated Plover – William Walsh
Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds – Robin Fisher
Red-Tailed Hawk – Heff Stoppe
Prairie Warbler – Christopher Carl
Green Heron – Christopher Carl
Greater Yellowlegs – Christopher Carl
Great Blue Heron – Robert Kaplan
Flying Squirrel – Dennis Lenzi
