January 1, 2017
I visited several locales during New Year’s Day inclusive of eastern Henrico County, the City of Hopewell, Charles City County, Chesterfield County, Louisa County and a drive through Goochland County. Waterfowl were the birds of the day as Turkey Island Road in eastern Henrico again was hosting the Snow Goose flock as well as a large Canada Goose flock. Inclusive in the flocks were 4+ Ross’s Geese, Richardson’s Goose, Cackling Goose, White-fronted Goose and a melanistic Canada Goose. Charles City County had several Palm Warblers, an Orange-crowned Warbler and 19 Least Sandpipers. Louisa County is playing host to many Red-tailed Hawks offering good opportunities for photography and study.
Ross’s Goose in eastern Henrico County, Va.
Ross’s Goose in eastern Henrico County, Va.
White-fronted Goose in eastern Henrico County, Va
Cackling Goose in eastern Henrico County, Va.
Richardson’s Canada Goose in eastern Henrico County, Va
Melanistic Canada Goose in eastern Henrico County, Va.
Orange-crowned Warbler in Charles City County, Va.
Palm Warbler in Charles City County, Va.
Red-tailed Hawk in Louisa County, Va.
Red-tailed Hawk in Louisa County, Va.
Red-tailed Hawk in Louisa County, Va.
Red-tailed Hawk in Louisa County, Va.