male Mallard and male Wood Duck

Papscanee Island was calling to me again yesterday evening so I took a quick drive over there and was rewarded with more of the same waterfowl that have been around for the last week or so. A total of at least 48 Green-winged Teal were fun to watch and 6 Snow Geese foraging in a corn field were the first Snow Geese I have ever seen at Papscanee. Recent posts from local listservs had reported Snow Geese migrating north overhead but these six were the first that I know of to be found on the ground around Albany this year.

three of the six Snow Geese at Papscanee Island on Monday

Many Wild Turkeys were again present and much closer to the road. I watched displaying toms and even got some pictures but I hope to get a better one soon.

tom Wild Turkeys showing off for the ladies

I think I’m going to hit some other spots that are more likely for early wood-warblers in the coming days so don’t expect any more Papscanee posts for at least a week or so.