A tour of sod fields in Eastport and Riverhead early this afternoon lacked
the quantity of "grasspipers" reported within the past week, but quality
was still high.
In Eastport, on the field bordered by Eastport Manor and Head of the Neck
roads, I found the following birds: 1 AMERICAN GOLDEN
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As of 4:30 this afternoon there were 2 Whimbrels feeding on the wide grassy
median of the park loop road, immediately across from parking field 7. The
adult bird present since at least Wednesday has been joined by a crisply
plumaged juvenile. Both birds are fairly confiding, and if one uses their
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I had to abort a sea watching trip to Robert Moses State Park late Saturday
afternoon due to getting caught in a deluge that began shortly after I left
home. So I tried again this morning and thankfully the rain held off this
time. I observed the ocean off of Field 2 just west of the pavilion from
I had to abort a sea watching trip to Robert Moses State Park late Saturday
afternoon due to getting caught in a deluge that began shortly after I left
home. So I tried again this morning and thankfully the rain held off this
time. I observed the ocean off of Field 2 just west of the pavilion from
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The 3 WILSON'S PHALAROPES continued at Mecox this morning (8:30-9:15),
but the Red-necked was MIA. Only Common and Least terns, no Sandwich.
>From the beach I headed north to the Calverton grasslands (former Grumman
airfield), where I found a healthy number of GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS and
EASTERN
The 3 WILSON'S PHALAROPES continued at Mecox this morning (8:30-9:15),
but the Red-necked was MIA. Only Common and Least terns, no Sandwich.
From the beach I headed north to the Calverton grasslands (former Grumman
airfield), where I found a healthy number of GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS and
EASTERN
A 3-hour (7:30-10:30) round trip hike out to Democrat Point from
Robert Moses Field 2 was eventually well worth the effort.
After seeing very little activity over the ocean (a scattering of
Common Terns), things began picking up after I got past the jetty and
started making my way around the
Experienced some very productive birding at Sunken Meadow State Park today
(7:30-2:00). The park was well populated with migrants, including 18 species
of warbler. Of those that don't nest locally, N. Parulas were especially
abundant. Highlights included TENNESSEE (2), CANADA (4), PRAIRIE (3),
and
Experienced some very productive birding at Sunken Meadow State Park today
(7:30-2:00). The park was well populated with migrants, including 18 species
of warbler. Of those that don't nest locally, N. Parulas were especially
abundant. Highlights included TENNESSEE (2), CANADA (4), PRAIRIE (3),
and
I took a drive out to eastern Suffolk County this afternoon, specifically
in hope of seeing the above species. I spotted the CATTLE EGRET at the dairy
farm on Mecox Road (intersection of Halsey Lane) before I'd even pulled over
to the side of the road. It was ~50 ft. inside the fence and was
I took a drive out to eastern Suffolk County this afternoon, specifically
in hope of seeing the above species. I spotted the CATTLE EGRET at the dairy
farm on Mecox Road (intersection of Halsey Lane) before I'd even pulled over
to the side of the road. It was ~50 ft. inside the fence and was
I did some seawatching this afternoon (4:00-4:45) at Robert Moses State Park
from the Field 2 pavilion. Among the steady stream of primarily eastbound
N. Gannets (80% imm-subadult/20% adult) I observed 3 PARASITIC JAEGERS--
a single bird followed less than 10 minutes later by 2 birds traveling
My usual multi-day May birding vacation got off to a great start this
morning, When I stepped out of the house ~8:45 to drive over to my mechanic
for an inspection and oil change (going upstate on a birding trip tomorrow),
I was instantly waylaid by all the birdsong spilling out of the treetops
My usual multi-day May birding vacation got off to a great start this
morning, When I stepped out of the house ~8:45 to drive over to my mechanic
for an inspection and oil change (going upstate on a birding trip tomorrow),
I was instantly waylaid by all the birdsong spilling out of the treetops
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, Scarlet Tanager, and Indigo Bunting.
I found that the adult male Blue Grosbeak and 4 male Indigo Buntings
persisted at Gilgo when I visited there solo mid-afternoon (3-3:45).
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, Scarlet Tanager, and Indigo Bunting.
I found that the adult male Blue Grosbeak and 4 male Indigo Buntings
persisted at Gilgo when I visited there solo mid-afternoon (3-3:45).
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I birded Heckscher S.P. (mostly NE quadrant) and adjacent Timberpoint
Country Club this morning from 7:45-11:30. Highlights included:
13 Laughing Gulls on the golf course (FOY for me)
5 species of woodpecker (including 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers);
8 species of sparrow--E. Towhee, Tree (1),
I birded Heckscher S.P. (mostly NE quadrant) and adjacent Timberpoint
Country Club this morning from 7:45-11:30. Highlights included:
13 Laughing Gulls on the golf course (FOY for me)
5 species of woodpecker (including 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers);
8 species of sparrow--E. Towhee, Tree (1),
This morning I spent 2.5 hours at Alley Pond Park in a futile search/vigil
for the apparently departed Yellow-throated Warbler, as well as for the
resident Great Horned Owl. Consolation was very nice numbers of Pine and
Palm warblers, 1-2 Ruby-crowned Kinglets, 3 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, and
~10
This morning I spent 2.5 hours at Alley Pond Park in a futile search/vigil
for the apparently departed Yellow-throated Warbler, as well as for the
resident Great Horned Owl. Consolation was very nice numbers of Pine and
Palm warblers, 1-2 Ruby-crowned Kinglets, 3 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, and
~10
After doing no birding last weekend it felt really good to get in almost 7
hours combined at Connetquot River State Park this morning (7:50-11:35), and
Caleb Smith S.P. this afternoon (2-4).
At Connetquot, Pine Warblers and Chipping Sparrows were back in force,
especially the former, with ~22
After doing no birding last weekend it felt really good to get in almost 7
hours combined at Connetquot River State Park this morning (7:50-11:35), and
Caleb Smith S.P. this afternoon (2-4).
At Connetquot, Pine Warblers and Chipping Sparrows were back in force,
especially the former, with ~22
The stiff NNE wind was an impediment to my President's Day attempts at
seeing the various continuing rarities in Queens and Kings counties.
But the day did get off to a good start with the drake BARROW'S GOLDENEYE
in position on the West Pond at Jamaica Bay when I arrived ~6:55. I spent
10 minutes
The stiff NNE wind was an impediment to my President's Day attempts at
seeing the various continuing rarities in Queens and Kings counties.
But the day did get off to a good start with the drake BARROW'S GOLDENEYE
in position on the West Pond at Jamaica Bay when I arrived ~6:55. I spent
10 minutes
Did some birding this afternoon in central Suffolk County. A tip from
Mike Cooper regarding TWO first-winter Glaucous Gulls he saw at the Bellport
Yacht Club marina Saturday sent me out there for the second weekend in a
row (saw 1 GLGU there last Sunday, 3:45-4:30pm). When I arrived ~12:45 the
Did some birding this afternoon in central Suffolk County. A tip from
Mike Cooper regarding TWO first-winter Glaucous Gulls he saw at the Bellport
Yacht Club marina Saturday sent me out there for the second weekend in a
row (saw 1 GLGU there last Sunday, 3:45-4:30pm). When I arrived ~12:45 the
Just before 3:30 this afternoon at Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Great River,
Suffolk Co.), while tallying ducks, geese and swans for the NYSOA Waterfowl
Count, I found a VIRGINIA RAIL. It was feeding along the south shoreline of
the cove that extends off the Connetquot River south of Breezy island
Just before 3:30 this afternoon at Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Great River,
Suffolk Co.), while tallying ducks, geese and swans for the NYSOA Waterfowl
Count, I found a VIRGINIA RAIL. It was feeding along the south shoreline of
the cove that extends off the Connetquot River south of Breezy island
I found an unexpected Christmas present this afternoon. Not under the tree
in the house, but in the holly (and under the juniper hedge, and on the
feeders...) in my backyard. A new species for my yard list--a Dickcissel.
I get a horde of House Sparrows at my feeders every winter (~65 today)
and
I found an unexpected Christmas present this afternoon. Not under the tree
in the house, but in the holly (and under the juniper hedge, and on the
feeders...) in my backyard. A new species for my yard list--a Dickcissel.
I get a horde of House Sparrows at my feeders every winter (~65 today)
and
Found ~2:30 this afternoon during a belated (and fruitless) search
for the N. Shrike found Tuesday by Ken Fuestel at nearby Cedar Beach.
Both Orange-crowns were in the dense scrub immediately on the other
side of the dirt berms ~30 yards SE of the cell phone tower. They were
not seen
Found ~2:30 this afternoon during a belated (and fruitless) search
for the N. Shrike found Tuesday by Ken Fuestel at nearby Cedar Beach.
Both Orange-crowns were in the dense scrub immediately on the other
side of the dirt berms ~30 yards SE of the cell phone tower. They were
not seen
Turns out my grasp of Brooklyn geography was a little askew. Should have
looked at a map before I posted! I meant Jamaica Bay, NOT Dead Horse Bay.
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I began my search for the Avocet this morning (9:00) at Leon Kaiser Park.
The Avocet was nowhere to be seen from the sandy beach off Bayview Ave.
(where it was seen in the afternoon yesterday and today). But I eventually
spotted if from the park's promenade farther east (near the soccer field).
It
I began my search for the Avocet this morning (9:00) at Leon Kaiser Park.
The Avocet was nowhere to be seen from the sandy beach off Bayview Ave.
(where it was seen in the afternoon yesterday and today). But I eventually
spotted if from the park's promenade farther east (near the soccer field).
It
Turns out my grasp of Brooklyn geography was a little askew. Should have
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During my visit to Lenoir Preserve on Saturday (after a 3.5 hour vigil for
the Painted Bunting at Cove Island--missed it by less than 30 minutes!),
I observed the immature male Ruby-throated hummingbird perform a flight
display -- a series of 6 "U"-shaped swoops -- over the butterfly garden.
I've
During my visit to Lenoir Preserve on Saturday (after a 3.5 hour vigil for
the Painted Bunting at Cove Island--missed it by less than 30 minutes!),
I observed the immature male Ruby-throated hummingbird perform a flight
display -- a series of 6 U-shaped swoops -- over the butterfly garden.
I've
An update on the status of Lenoir Preserve (open or closed) and the
selasphorus hummer seen there recently would be much appreciated.
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Paid a 2.5 hour visit to the Fire Island hawk watch this afternoon.
Over 100 raptors had already been counted when I arrived at 1:30,
the majority between 8:00 and 11:00. I missed an immature Bald Eagle
that passed ~8:00, as well as 20+ Northern Harriers. But during my stay
a group of 4 geese flew
Paid a 2.5 hour visit to the Fire Island hawk watch this afternoon.
Over 100 raptors had already been counted when I arrived at 1:30,
the majority between 8:00 and 11:00. I missed an immature Bald Eagle
that passed ~8:00, as well as 20+ Northern Harriers. But during my stay
a group of 4 geese flew
A day spent birding (9:15-3:30) along the barrier beach strip from
Jones Beach west end to Captree State Park did not turn up any vagrant
kingbirds of any species, the continuing strong SW wind making for tough
birding in general. But some good birds were to be had. A CLAY-COLORED
SPARROW was
A day spent birding (9:15-3:30) along the barrier beach strip from
Jones Beach west end to Captree State Park did not turn up any vagrant
kingbirds of any species, the continuing strong SW wind making for tough
birding in general. But some good birds were to be had. A CLAY-COLORED
SPARROW was
Looking to bird somewhere out of the gusty SW wind, I headed up to
Sunken Meadow State Park on the north shore (Smithtown). The brush dump
adjacent to the northwest corner of closed parking field 1, and the
wet area immediately south of field 4, were the most productive areas.
The dump had 7
Looking to bird somewhere out of the gusty SW wind, I headed up to
Sunken Meadow State Park on the north shore (Smithtown). The brush dump
adjacent to the northwest corner of closed parking field 1, and the
wet area immediately south of field 4, were the most productive areas.
The dump had 7
After running some errands early this afternoon, on a whim I decided to take
a quick
spin through Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.). I found both the paved and
grassy
areas of parking field #7 good and flooded. Present in the grassy area as
you first enter
the lot were 2 Lesser Yellowlegs. The
After running some errands early this afternoon, on a whim I decided to take
a quick
spin through Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.). I found both the paved and
grassy
areas of parking field #7 good and flooded. Present in the grassy area as
you first enter
the lot were 2 Lesser Yellowlegs. The
Raptor migration had slowed to a trickle by early afternoon at the
Fire Island hawk watch (eastern end of Robert Moses State Park,
Suffolk Co.), but thankfully other avian travelers took up the slack
for the dozen observers present. The most notable were a pair of
AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS. The two
Raptor migration had slowed to a trickle by early afternoon at the
Fire Island hawk watch (eastern end of Robert Moses State Park,
Suffolk Co.), but thankfully other avian travelers took up the slack
for the dozen observers present. The most notable were a pair of
AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS. The two
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I made the trek out to Democrat Point at the western end of Robert Moses
State Park late this morning, possibly my last dedicated (non-sod farm)
shorebird outing of the year. My stay was abbreviated due to swarms of
mosquitoes that beset me after I made the turn onto the Fire Island inlet
side of
I made the trek out to Democrat Point at the western end of Robert Moses
State Park late this morning, possibly my last dedicated (non-sod farm)
shorebird outing of the year. My stay was abbreviated due to swarms of
mosquitoes that beset me after I made the turn onto the Fire Island inlet
side of
Headed out to the East End specifically for the Montauk Brown Pelicans and
Sagaponack White Ibis. Was successful on both counts.
Only the juvenile of the two BROWN PELICANs seen yesterday was on the
western jetty at the inlet to Montauk Harbor when I arrived at 9:20.
It was forced farther out
A search of the wet and grassy areas in and around Fields 7 and 8, as well
as the roadway median
at Heckscher State Park failed to turn up the Buff-breasted Sandpiper seen
yesterday. But in the process
I observed 12 other species of shorebird. Aside from Sanderlings along the
bay beachfront and a
A search of the wet and grassy areas in and around Fields 7 and 8, as well
as the roadway median
at Heckscher State Park failed to turn up the Buff-breasted Sandpiper seen
yesterday. But in the process
I observed 12 other species of shorebird. Aside from Sanderlings along the
bay beachfront and a
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posts here (from Benjamin Van Doren, Douglas Futuyma, Steve Walter, Angus
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Pardon the tone of this post if it comes across as brooding or sarcastic,
but I had the misfortune of completely striking out on storm-borne pelagic
waifs today. A lack of hurricane birding savvy, a delayed start to my day
afield (didn't get out until after 1:00), and circumstances beyond my
Working an earlier than usual shift at work got me home with just enough
daylight left to run over to Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)
to try for migrating Nighthawks. But if any were on the move this evening,
none passed through the swath of sky I watched, only a few bats.
But I did not get
Paid my first birding visit to Cedar Beach County Park in Southold
(Suffolk Co.) this afternoon (12:45-2:30). The two recent reports to this
list regarding Whimbrel sightings there were enough to lure me out to the
north fork, where I've birded infrequently. The trip paid dividends quickly
when I
Late this morning (11:30) I began the trek out to Democrat Point from
Field 2 at Robert Moses State park. I returned to my car just after 3:00.
In between I encountered 1 adult ROYAL TERN and 12 species of shorebird:
Black-bellied Plover 15
Semipalmated Plover 30
American Oystercatcher 10
Late this morning (11:30) I began the trek out to Democrat Point from
Field 2 at Robert Moses State park. I returned to my car just after 3:00.
In between I encountered 1 adult ROYAL TERN and 12 species of shorebird:
Black-bellied Plover 15
Semipalmated Plover 30
American Oystercatcher 10
I paid an afternoon visit (12:45-3:30) to Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Great
River, Suffolk Co.), where 4 species of shorebird were present,
mostly in the marsh in the Paradise Island section. The water level was low
on the marsh, revealing substantial amounts of mud. Taking
advantage of this were 1
I paid an afternoon visit (12:45-3:30) to Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Great
River, Suffolk Co.), where 4 species of shorebird were present,
mostly in the marsh in the Paradise Island section. The water level was low
on the marsh, revealing substantial amounts of mud. Taking
advantage of this were 1
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After missing the Hudsonian Godwit at Jamaica Bay in the morning, finding
this bird did
12 photos and a 30 second video of this obliging visitor from the southern
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After missing the Hudsonian Godwit at Jamaica Bay in the morning, finding
this bird did
Spent 4.5 mostly rainy hours up at Wallkill NWR today (12:30-5:00).
Despite the wetness I was extremely fortunate to see the WHITE IBIS
in flight twice within the first few minutes after stepping out of
my car in the parking lot off Oil City Road (OCR). The bird was north
of the road and last seen
Did a seawatch for nearly an hour at Robert Moses State Park (Field 2) this
morning (8:45-9:35). Saw 10-12 Wilson's Storm-petrels during that time.
A scope was necessary to see all the birds, but a couple were near enough to
shore to provide decent looks. Unfortunately I saw no shearwaters. But
Did a seawatch for nearly an hour at Robert Moses State Park (Field 2) this
morning (8:45-9:35). Saw 10-12 Wilson's Storm-petrels during that time.
A scope was necessary to see all the birds, but a couple were near enough to
shore to provide decent looks. Unfortunately I saw no shearwaters. But
Living less than a mile from the Cohalan Courthouse complex in Central
Islip, I had no excuse to not go see the nesting Peregrines covered in
the Newsday articles this past week. I did so this afternoon on my way home
from birding Cupsogue County Park, Pike's Beach, and the Gabreskie Airport
area.
This afternoon (2:15-5:30) I paid a visit to Connetquot River State Park
(Suffolk Co.), primarily to see if the Yellow-throated Warbler present
there last Saturday (6/4) had actually stayed around. It's frequent singing
that day had raised the possibility of its having established a territory.
But
This afternoon (2:15-5:30) I paid a visit to Connetquot River State Park
(Suffolk Co.), primarily to see if the Yellow-throated Warbler present
there last Saturday (6/4) had actually stayed around. It's frequent singing
that day had raised the possibility of its having established a territory.
But
This morning, between 9:15 and 11:45, I birded Connetquot River State Park
in search of the Acadian Flycatcher and Hooded Warbler reported yesterday by
Ken Fuestel. The latter was heard singing exactly where Ken described, but
never sounded much closer than ~100 ft. from Brook Road, and often
This morning, between 9:15 and 11:45, I birded Connetquot River State Park
in search of the Acadian Flycatcher and Hooded Warbler reported yesterday by
Ken Fuestel. The latter was heard singing exactly where Ken described, but
never sounded much closer than ~100 ft. from Brook Road, and often
This afternoon (~2:15) I heard a commotion out in my backyard, the scolding
of Blue Jays, Robins, and at least one Gray Squirrel. Figuring a raptor was
present I retrieved my binoculars and went to investigate. Nearing the site
of the sounds I looked up and spotted a nest structure atop a spindly
This afternoon (~2:15) I heard a commotion out in my backyard, the scolding
of Blue Jays, Robins, and at least one Gray Squirrel. Figuring a raptor was
present I retrieved my binoculars and went to investigate. Nearing the site
of the sounds I looked up and spotted a nest structure atop a spindly
An hour (12:45-1:45) spent seawatching at Robert Moses State Park this
afternoon produced 1 SOOTY SHEARWATER and 2 BLACK TERNS. With the exception
of a Forster's Tern, the first 40 minutes yielded only low numbers of
Northern Gannets, Common and Least terns, and Herring and Great Black-backed
An hour (12:45-1:45) spent seawatching at Robert Moses State Park this
afternoon produced 1 SOOTY SHEARWATER and 2 BLACK TERNS. With the exception
of a Forster's Tern, the first 40 minutes yielded only low numbers of
Northern Gannets, Common and Least terns, and Herring and Great Black-backed
After a relatively unproductive foggy morning of birding at Sunken Meadow
State Park, and being fogged out of seawatching at both Robert Moses State
Park and Shinnecock Inlet, I did a slow cruise down Dune Road (Westhampton).
The tide was high, pushing shorebirds up into view of the road. The
After a relatively unproductive foggy morning of birding at Sunken Meadow
State Park, and being fogged out of seawatching at both Robert Moses State
Park and Shinnecock Inlet, I did a slow cruise down Dune Road (Westhampton).
The tide was high, pushing shorebirds up into view of the road. The
Between 7:45am and 2:15pm I birded three locations in SW Suffolk county:
Sans Souci Lakes greenbelt, the nearby Islip Grange, and Bayard Cutting
Arboretum. Managed to scrape together a day-list of 16 warbler species,
including 3 BLACKBURNIANS (1 at each location) and 1 BAY-BREASTED (Sans
Souci).
This afternoon (4:00-4:30), on my way home from Jones Beach (thanks Shai and
Pat for the Iceland Gull and Semi plovers), I drove down Captree Island Road
to see if there were any new arrivals out on the marsh. Present were both
yellowleg species (1 of each), a lone Willet, a flyover flock of ~20
This afternoon (4:00-4:30), on my way home from Jones Beach (thanks Shai and
Pat for the Iceland Gull and Semi plovers), I drove down Captree Island Road
to see if there were any new arrivals out on the marsh. Present were both
yellowleg species (1 of each), a lone Willet, a flyover flock of ~20
Photos I took of Glaucous, Iceland and Lesser Black-backed gulls--all seen
during today's See Life Paulagics trip out of Freeport--can be viewed here:
http://tinyurl.com/46u8cq6 (top row of thumbnails)
I'm sure a detailed recap of the trip from organizer Paul Guris will be
forthcoming. It was a
Photos I took of Glaucous, Iceland and Lesser Black-backed gulls--all seen
during today's See Life Paulagics trip out of Freeport--can be viewed here:
http://tinyurl.com/46u8cq6 (top row of thumbnails)
I'm sure a detailed recap of the trip from organizer Paul Guris will be
forthcoming. It was a
Before the rain started in earnest mid afternoon, I managed to get
in 6 hours of birding at several south shore (Suffolk Co.) locations.
A bit before noon I was on my way down Great River Road, heading for
Timberpoint C.C., when I passed a small town park that allows access
to the west shore of
Before the rain started in earnest mid afternoon, I managed to get
in 6 hours of birding at several south shore (Suffolk Co.) locations.
A bit before noon I was on my way down Great River Road, heading for
Timberpoint C.C., when I passed a small town park that allows access
to the west shore of
. On Long
Island Sound there were very low numbers of Common Goldeneye, R-b Merganser
and Common Loon. Beside good numbers of returned Red-winged Blackbirds, the
only passerine of note was a lone FOX SPARROW found on the inner marsh
trail.
John Gluth
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NYSbirds-L List Info:
http
. On Long
Island Sound there were very low numbers of Common Goldeneye, R-b Merganser
and Common Loon. Beside good numbers of returned Red-winged Blackbirds, the
only passerine of note was a lone FOX SPARROW found on the inner marsh
trail.
John Gluth
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
http
A relatively balmy day made for pleasant and productive birding on the
south fork today. Things started well with 3 * WILD TURKEYS * foraging along
the north shoulder of Montauk Highway, spotted as I drove, about a mile
west of Montauk Village. When I arrived at Montauk Pt. State Park, I was
A relatively balmy day made for pleasant and productive birding on the
south fork today. Things started well with 3 * WILD TURKEYS * foraging along
the north shoulder of Montauk Highway, spotted as I drove, about a mile
west of Montauk Village. When I arrived at Montauk Pt. State Park, I was
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