Author Archives: Laura Meyers

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

The picture of this Ruby-crowned Kinglet in a goldenrod bush was taken early morning at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station. The picture of this Ruby-crowned Kinglet was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.

To hear the song of the Ruby-crowned Kinglet, click on the arrow below.

Blue-headed Vireo

Blue-head Vireo

Blue-headed Vireo

Blue-headed Vireo

The picture of this really pretty Blue-headed Vireo was photographed at the west end of Jones Beach in Nassau County, New York during fall migration.

To hear the song of the Blue-headed Vireo, click on the arrow below.

Savannah Sparrow

Savannah Sparrow

Savannah Sparrow

Savannah Sparrow

The picture of this pretty Savannah Sparrow was photographed at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge near the visitor’s center during fall migration.

To hear the song of the Savannah Sparrow, click on the arrow below.

Red-eyed Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo Eat a Berry

The picture of this Red-eyed Vireo eating a berry was photographed at the Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn New York during fall migration. A Red-eyed Vireo eats both insects and fruit. I photographed this Red-eyed Vireo with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender in the early sunny morning.

To hear the song of the Red-eyed Vireo, click on the arrow below.

Black and White Warbler

Black and White Warbler

Black and White Warbler

Black and White Warbler

The picture of this female Black and White Warbler was taken during fall migration at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. This Black and White Warbler was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.

To hear the song of the Black and White Warbler, click on the arrow below.

Yellow-rumped Warbler with Berry

Yellow-rumped Warbler with Berry

Yellow-rumped Warbler with Berry

Yellow-rumped Warbler with Berry

The picture of this Yellow-rumped Warbler eating a berry was taken near the visitor’s center at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. This pretty Yellow-rumped Warbler was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III with Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II and the 2X extender.

To hear the song of the Yellow-rumped Warbler, click on the arrow below.

Northern Flicker Male

Northern Flicker Male

Northern Flicker Male

Northern Flicker

This pretty male Northern Flicker perched on a headstone in Green-wood Cemetery was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III with Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II and the 2X extender on a clear day in early Autumn.

To hear the sounds of the Northern Flicker, click on the arrow below.

Palm Warbler Nonbreeding

Palm Warbler

Palm Warbler


The picture of this nonbreeding Palm Warbler was taken during the Fall at Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. This Palm Wabler was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.

To hear the song of the Palm Warbler, click on the arrow below.
Palm Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler Fall

Yellow-rumped Warbler Fall

Yellow-rumped Warbler Fall

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warblers are fairly large, full-bodied warblers with a large head, sturdy bill, and long, narrow tail. This Yellow-rumped Warbler with fall plumage was photographed at the Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.

To hear the song of the Yellow-rumped Warbler, click on the arrow below.

Scarlet Tanager Male Non Breeding

Scarlet Tanager Male Non Breeding

Scarlet Tanager Male Non Breeding

Scarlet Tanager Male Non Breeding

This male Scarlet Tanager in non breeding plumage was photographed at Green-wood Cemetery while foraging on a crabapple tree. During fall migration, it is always a great surprise to come upon the Scarlet Tanager is fall plumage.

To hear the song of the Scarlet Tanager, click on the arrow below.
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Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing on Branch

The picture of this Cedar Waxing on a branch was photographed at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in September. The picture of this Cedar Waxwing was taken with the Canon 5DMarkIII with the 2X extender. This bird conveniently landed on a tree branch just right of the blind at Big John’s Pond.

To hear the song of the Cedar Waxwing, click on the arrow below.

Spotted Sandpiper Juvenile

Spotted Sandpiper Juvenile

Spotted Sandpiper Juvenile

Juvenile Spotted Sandpiper

The picture of this Juvenile Spotted Sandpiper was taken at the East Pond near Big John’s Pond at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York during the fall shorebird migration.

To hear the song of the Spotted Sandpiper, click on the arrow below.

Northern Waterthrush

Northern Waterthrush

Northern Waterthrush

Northern Waterthrush

The picture of this Northern Waterthrush was taken at Green-wood Cemetery in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York. This pretty Northern Waterthrush was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.

To hear the song of the Northern Waterthrush, click on the arrow below.

Eastern Towhee Male

Eastern Towhee Male

Eastern Towhee Male

Eastern Towhee

The picture of this male Eastern Towhee exiting the bird bath was taken near the visitor’s center at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York. The picture of this male Eastern Towhee was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender
To hear the song of the Eastern Towhee, click on the arrow below.

Eastern Towhee Female

Eastern Towhee Female

Eastern Towhee Female

Eastern Towhee Female

The picture of this female Eastern Towhee was photographed near the visitor’s center at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. The picture of this female Eastern Towhee was taken with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.