Last week my wife and I were having breakfast. It was still dusky outside when my wife mentioned there was a fox across the Street.
Sure enough, there was a red fox roaming the neighborhood. I have seen foxes before in the neighborhood. I assume this might be the neighborhood fox.
After breakfast I started my morning walk. I was one mile on High Ridge Road when I spotted a dead deer off the road. It was a buck with a full set of antlers. This area must be a deer crossing. Last year there was also a dead deer in the same area.
Continuing my walk, I am approaching Bulls Head, and I see a blue bird land on a small tree. I am thinking is it a blue jay? The size was similar.
I was able to approach the bird, and I realized it was a hawk. I could tell by the beak. The bird flew away before I could take a picture.
I consulted with a bird expert, my grandson, about what type of small hawk it was. My grandson suggested. It might be a kestrel. It wasn’t. We still aren’t sure what hawk it was.
These three sightings happen within thirty minutes. While I do see lots of birds and animals, while walking, it is unusual to see so much animal activity in the built-up part of Stamford
One of the many joys of walking. My goal is to come upon a black bear. They are in the area and have been sighted in North Stamford.
Of course, I would probably run the other way as fast as I can.
Stamford By Foot 