Inspired by the recent post about the sightings at the IGA pines in Montauk, I searched for a resembling landscape along Dune Road. Similar to the pine trees of the parking lot of IGA, there is just a small patch of Pitch or Black Pines on both the east and west side of the Ponguogue bridge where it meets the barrier island. No maritime forest exists on this area of the barrier island so these pines seem to be a small "island" to forage at. I observed a flock of ~40 White-winged Crossbills frequent these pines this morning. The NW corner of the Ponquogue Beach parking lot is a close but respectful viewing point. Peter Priolo Center Moriches --
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