Bombay Hook Mix

Sherry Felix

The blue grosbeak at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge was a treat. So where the black-necked stilts. Someone must have put that black swan there. It is native to Australia.

A close-up of a bird perched on a branch surrounded by green foliage, displaying a grey and white plumage.
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A group of shorebirds wading in shallow water, some are pecking at the surface while others stand still in the background.
Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A black swan swimming alongside two white swans in a calm body of water.
Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) with 2 Mute Swans (Cygnus olor), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A shorebird with long legs standing on wet rocks near the water, bending its neck as it searches for food.
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A black and white bird with long legs standing in shallow water, surrounded by colorful reflections and foliage.
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A serene wetland scene featuring a black-winged stilt walking on the water among wooden stumps and green patches of algae.
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A great blue heron standing among lush green vegetation.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
Close-up of a large orange moth with spread wings, displaying a smooth texture and faint markings on the surface.
Large Maple Spanworm (prochoerodes lineola),Trap Pond SP 6/8/2025
A close-up image of a small, orange insect on a dark surface.
Red Flying Ant (Lasius interjectus), Trap Pond SP 6/8/2025
A scenic view of a calm river bordered by lush greenery and trees under a cloudy sky.
Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A vibrant blue bird perched on a plant amidst green grass and foliage.
Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025

6 thoughts on “Bombay Hook Mix”

  1. derrickjknight 2025-07-07 / 5:07 am

    Another good set. Perhaps the black swan hitched a ride

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-07-07 / 9:17 am

      Thank you Derrick. From what I have read about the black swan at Bombay Hook, it is an escaped exotic pet.

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  2. Barbara Bryan 2025-07-06 / 5:28 pm

    Do you think the Black Necked Stilt is doing her balance exercises, or maybe is scratching an itch under her feathers?

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-07-06 / 8:06 pm

      The bird is grooming, which does take ballence. 🙂

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  3. Anne Lazarus 2025-07-06 / 8:31 am

    Such beauty, brings back memories

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-07-06 / 10:38 am

      Hi Anne. Nice to see you here. I miss going on trips with you. I haven’t signed up for trips with Linnaean because I fear I can not keep up. We went to Ward Pound Ridge yesterday.

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