Bruce deGraaf: Featured Galleries and Collections

2007/12/25 Cape Ann

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:58:00 GMT

2007/12/15 Worcester CBC

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:28:00 GMT

The photos in this gallery were taken during 2007 Worcester Christmas Bird Count in Green Hills Park located in Worcester, Massachusetts

2007/11/25 Salisbury & Plum Island

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:23:00 GMT

Taken a Salisbury Beach & Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) on Plum Island

2007/11/09 Mt Watatic

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 23:46:00 GMT

Taken at the sumit of Mount Watatic located off Route 119 in Ashburnham, Massachusetts

2007/01/28 Parker River NWR

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:23:00 GMT

Taken at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) on Plum Island in northeastern Massachusetts.

2007/09/29 Bolton Flats & Sterling Peat

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:31:00 GMT

2006/09/09 Parker River NWR

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:47:00 GMT

Draw by reports of a Clay-colored Sparrow and Buff-breasted Sandpipers I visited Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Plum Island, Massachusetts on a beautiful late summer day. Both were extremely cooperative along with some other great birds as well.

2007/08/11 Egret Roost, Route 1, Salisbury, MA

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:57:00 GMT

The photos in this gallery were taken at the Egret Roost along Route 1 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.

2007/08/10,11 Hummers

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:36:00 GMT

Taken from the office window in my home in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

2007/07/22 Parker River NWR

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:26:00 GMT

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts

2007/07/15 Parker River NWR

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:36:00 GMT

An opportunity to see and photograph Least Bitterns at Hallcat brought me to Plum Island on a somewhat hot and windy day in mid July. I was fortunate to meet Tom Wetmore on the dike on west side of the North Pool who easily pointed out one perched between two reeds about 3 feet off the ground within just a few minutes. Great views and expert tutorage, what could be better!

In addition to the Bitterns, also present were Greater Yellowleg, Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Willet, Short-billed Dowitchers (females already returning from the nesting grounds), Great Yellowlegs, Least Sandpipers, Snowy Egrets and Great Egrets.

2007/06/02 Northern Worcester County, MA

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:33:00 GMT

I took these photos near the home of a friend who lives in norther Worcester County.

2007/05/13 Mt Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:19:00 GMT

Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mount Auburn is a magnet for migrating birds. I saw 21 different species of warblers during the trip. I didn't photograph them all but got a few good shots.

2007/04/14 Route 56 & Wells State Park

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:47:00 GMT

This gallery contains photos taken on April 14, 2007, at Well State Park (map/directions) in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, and in the Route 56 / Manville Steeet / Mulberry Street area (map/directions) that is west of the Worcester Airport in Leicester, Massachusetts.

2007/03/16 Backyard

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:29:00 GMT

Taken on a snowy day in mid March at my home in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. I took these shots through my office window as various birds visited the feeders in the backyard. In addition to the feeders we have a small pond with a waterfall the keeps at least some of open water throughout most of the winter.

2007/02/17 Deer & Plum Islands

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:51:00 GMT

These shots were all taken on February 17, 2007, during the anual Eagle Festival. I started out visiting the Chain Bridge / Deer Island area in Amesbury, Massachusetts. This park is located along the Merrimac River which is an outstanding area to see Bald Eagles fishing during the winter.

My next brief stop was at Cashman Park in Newburyport, Massachusetts, another good place for Bald Eagles, however, after I left Deer Island, many of the Eagles had left for the day.

My last stop was at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island hoping to get some Short-eared Owl photos. I saw several and got some OK shots of some rather distant birds. I hope to have better luck next year.

2007/02/10 Cambridge & Nahant

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:06:00 GMT

A cold winter's day with ample sun. My second attempt for the Townsend's Warbler in Cambridge. Fortunately I was successful this time. I was also fortunate to find Scott Surner there. After success with the Townsend's we went to Nahant to try for the Wilson's Warbler that had been reported there for sometime. We were met with an extremely cooperative bird resulting in our second success of the day for these errant migraters.

Birds of Shrewsbury

brucedegraaf@hotmail.com (Bruce deGraaf) — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:45:00 GMT

This collection contains photos of birds that were taken in and around Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. By participating in the Breeding Bird Atlas 2, I was surprised to find some excellent birding areas within just a few miles of my home. It also contains photos taken in my own backyard which has a surprizing variety of birds.