Stockport Station is at the end of Station Rd. in Columbiaville, NY. Stockport Creek empties into the Hudson River here. The tidal wetlands are very unique and are part of the Hudson River Estuary Program. The Hudson is entirely tidal freshwater at this site.
Under azure blue skies, a variety of waterfowl were scattered about the mouth of the creek: Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, Common Merganser, American Black Duck, Mallard, and Canada Goose. There were at least three Bald Eagles present, including an adult near a nest. Another eagle was terrifying the gull population with mock dives. A Pileated Woodpecker was elongating a hole in a nearby tree. The bright sunshine was very welcome this morning.
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