Rochester NY region keep close eye on aircraft

November 25, 2023 I was out hunting down at Hemlock lake when I snapped these photos of a small stand of trees (3 or 4) which were strangely down.
Later, heading back to my vehicle, I saw a small plane circling the area. Attempting to photograph it, my phone suddenly died, although it was working fine before.
Several days earlier I heard what had to be a small plane while driving home, but nothing was visible. With the horrible events in Israel, we should be really careful. Something may be going on.