Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is one of my favorite places in New York City to go birding. This past Sunday was a beautiful morning and the air at Jamaica Bay was perfumed with honeysuckle.

We happened upon a Black-crowned Night Heron in a bed of flowers taking in the sun on a beautiful Sunday.

After four straight days of rain, we ventured to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge early Saturday morning at sunrise. The air was condensed insects. The birds were so happy and lively. I kept my mouth shut and took lots of pictures. I think that this Brown Thrasher is keeping his mouth open in order to consume a large protein filled brunch.