Today, in upstate New York, we recover from our first true snowstorm of the season.
But not all drama is on the ground.
I don't know why birds cluster like this in mid November and then fly around. I think these are starlings, but I am not a birder, and I am not sure. They were even doing it in yesterday's snow.
I just know they eventually alight on utility wires, here near the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City, New York.
We were stopped for a red light, and I whipped out my cell phone.
Nice view of a hill called Carpathian Hill.
As the light turned, and my spouse prepared to drive away, I took one last shot.
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Looks like blue sky is trying to chase the clouds away!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog. We did not get snow where I live in northeast Mississippi. Though there was some to the northwest of us.
I often see birds lined up on the lines here, too. Interesting behavior.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I was wondering about the snow because I knew some areas who don't get cold weather so early were being hit. Have a wonderful weekend, too!
DeleteSweet shots.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThat's a lot of birds. I've never seen that many on one power line. A couple, sure, but not lined up like that. Cool.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll find out one day why they do that.
DeleteI love when the clouds are big and puffy like that. They're so much more warm and comforting than those ominous black clouds.
ReplyDeleteYes, and any sunshine this time of year is most welcome.
DeleteFlocks of birds are endlessly entertaining to watch. A group of people would be colliding, but birds never do. It's miraculous to watch!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy watching birds, especially when they fly, too.
DeleteBeautiful skies! The bird behavior is something I've always wondered about. Kind of reminds me of schooling fish.
ReplyDeleteAnd why at this time of year? I should try researching it.
DeleteI love the photo of the birds
ReplyDeleteI love birds and I feed them during the winter. So much fun to watch and try to identify them.
ReplyDelete:) gwingal