Mt Loretto Birds

Sherry Felix

The first birds that I saw at Mt Loretto in Staten Island were two kingfishers whizzing by. I missed photographing them. Unfortunately, the camera didn’t focus on the Phoebe. The palm warbler was on paved path. So I created a nicer background for it.

A bird of prey flying against a clear blue sky, showcasing its outstretched wings and distinctive plumage.
Eastern Osprey (Pandion cristatus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A woodpecker climbing a tree trunk, surrounded by green foliage.
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A black bird perched on a green shrub, with blurred foliage in the background.
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A small bird standing on a rock near a water body, surrounded by vibrant, colorful foliage and a soft, hazy background.
Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025

5 thoughts on “Mt Loretto Birds”

  1. Jackie 2025-09-22 / 5:50 pm

    Sounds like a great trip! I love the background you created for the warbler!

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  2. Sue 2025-09-21 / 9:58 am

    Very good!

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-09-21 / 10:27 am

      Thanks sue. A couple of these were rescued by processing.

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      • Sue 2025-09-21 / 10:30 am

        Stuff happens!

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