Sunday, June 28, 2026

Birds at Kensington Metropark

 

Because people feed birds along the boardwalk, they are quite unafraid, like this dove.

The red-winged blackbird loved the seeds that several people were offering them.
Park policy permits feeding seeds to small birds like these.

A muskrat was very close to the boardwalk. (Not a bird)


This sandhill crane was missing one foot and part of a wing. He was right on the path.
We assume he survives because people feed him and protect him.

A crane family with this chick were patrolling the parking lot at the picnic area.


They closely approached our table, but we didn’t feed them as it’s not allowed.

Photos © 2026 mae sander

4 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Wonderful photos and birds. I like the Crane family.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

Jenn Jilks said...

A great selection! Good for you for respecting nature.

Debbie said...

an awesome selection today!! i could never get that close to a red winged blackbird here!! how in the world do those tiny, skinny legs hold those cranes up??

Jeanie said...

My photographer neighbor is always down there shooting and boy, I cansee why-- what a splendid selection of wildlife!