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<\/a>The Common Loon above (image 1) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Herring Gull above (image 2) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Mallard above (image 3) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Brant above (image 4) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Song Sparrow above (image 6) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n It was unfortunate to miss such rare species even with the added eyes of many experienced birders, but I was able to nonetheless add Red-throated Loon, Field Sparrow, and Brant as life bird species observed.<\/p>\n The Savannah Sparrow above (image 7) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Song Sparrow above (image 8) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Double-crested Cormorant above (image 9) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The House Sparrow above (image 10) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The House Sparrow above (image 11) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Vesper Sparrow above (image 12) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n Stratford Point is unquestionably a wildlife venue that would not disappoint a visitor at any time of year. It was with good fortune that I was also able to see abundant butterfly activity. The unsuccessful attempt by a Merlin to capture a migrating Monarch Butterfly will not easily be forgotten.<\/p>\n The Field Sparrow above (image 13) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Merlin above (image 14) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Merlin above (image 15) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Common Yellowthroat above (image 16) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The White-tailed Deer above (image 17) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The House Sparrow above (image 18) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n There was the neat coincidence to meet up with a fellow birding enthusiast named Paul whom I had met at Donald W. Barnes Boat Launch earlier in the year. Another birder told me of the nearby Mondo Ponds which I investigated enjoyably before making the trek back along the highway.<\/p>\n The Monarch Butterfly above (image 19) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The American Crow above (image 20) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Orange Sulpher Butterfly above (image 21) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Great Black-backed Gull above (image 22) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Great Black-backed Gull above (image 23) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Ring-billed Gull above (image 24) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n Stratford Point is unquestionably a must visit venue when in the area. Have all of your accouterments with you including bins, scope and camera if available. A scope would have been especially helpful to me if I had it to assist in identifying a large flock of gulls.<\/p>\n The Red-throated Loon above (image 25) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Field Sparrow above (image 26) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Painted Lady Butterfly above (image 27) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n The Song Sparrow above (image 28) was photographed at Stratford Point in October 2017.<\/p>\n