NY County highlights from yesterday: Semipalmated Sandpiper (2), Least Sandpiper (4), Common Tern (42+), Lincoln's Sparrow & Killdeer (6).
The SESA and LESA were on the open field to the west of Hammock Grove around the puddles formed after the previous night's rain. Not at the typical spot to the east of Slide Hill on the maintenance area grounds behind the fencing. *1st hour:* *16 spp.*; *2nd:* *+12*; *3rd:* *+6*; *4th:* *+5*; *5th:* *+3* = 42 spp. Complete checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37165057 -- Ben Cacace Manhattan, NYC Wiki for NYS eBird Hotspots <http://ebirding-nys.wikispaces.com/Birding+in+New+York> Facebook Discussion for NYS eBird Hotspots: Q & A <https://www.facebook.com/groups/NYeBirdHotspots/> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
