[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park - Westhampton, Suffolk County - General Information

If anyone is planning to visit the Cupsogue Flats in the next few days in search of the Bar-tailed Godwit and other Cupsogue specialties, there are a few things to consider in planning your visit. There is a parking fee between 8:30AM - 6PM on weekends, $9 and $18, with a few exceptions.

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park - Westhampton, Suffolk County - General Information

If anyone is planning to visit the Cupsogue Flats in the next few days in search of the Bar-tailed Godwit and other Cupsogue specialties, there are a few things to consider in planning your visit. There is a parking fee between 8:30AM - 6PM on weekends, $9 and $18, with a few exceptions.

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Update

To Andrew's good news from Jamaica Bay, where we may now realistically hope for better habitat this season, I am pleased to add that shorebirds are moving well on Long Island at present. Today, at the Moriches Bay flats north of Cupsogue County Park, Suffolk County, Patricia Lindsay and I

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Update

To Andrew's good news from Jamaica Bay, where we may now realistically hope for better habitat this season, I am pleased to add that shorebirds are moving well on Long Island at present. Today, at the Moriches Bay flats north of Cupsogue County Park, Suffolk County, Patricia Lindsay and I

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Highlights (Westhampton Dunes) Suffolk County

Highlights of our morning seawatch were 23 Cory's Shearwaters, 3 Parasitic Jaegers, 3 Northern Gannets and a Black Tern. Highlights of the flats were 1 Marbled Godwit, a Whimbrel and a White-rumped Sandpiper among a reasonable number of Shorebirds. Also present were 17 Royal Terns. Andy Guthrie,

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Highlights (Westhampton Dunes) Suffolk County

Highlights of our morning seawatch were 23 Cory's Shearwaters, 3 Parasitic Jaegers, 3 Northern Gannets and a Black Tern. Highlights of the flats were 1 Marbled Godwit, a Whimbrel and a White-rumped Sandpiper among a reasonable number of Shorebirds. Also present were 17 Royal Terns. Andy Guthrie,

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach Brown Pelicans

Just posted this report to @BirdQueens on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BirdQueens/status/1017122349274095616 Five BROWN PELICANS on a sandbar at Cupsogue Beach this afternoon, found and reported by Eric Zawatski on eBird. Given that the pelicans were on the sand and not flying, they might still

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach Brown Pelicans

Just posted this report to @BirdQueens on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BirdQueens/status/1017122349274095616 Five BROWN PELICANS on a sandbar at Cupsogue Beach this afternoon, found and reported by Eric Zawatski on eBird. Given that the pelicans were on the sand and not flying, they might still

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

I spent four hours birding the Cupsogue flats on an outgoing tide late this morning and early afternoon. Highlights included an immature Arctic Tern (photos on my flickr site) and a single Royal Tern on the Moriches Inlet sandbar. Eight species of shorebirds were observed, all common species,

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

I spent four hours birding the Cupsogue flats on an outgoing tide late this morning and early afternoon. Highlights included an immature Arctic Tern (photos on my flickr site) and a single Royal Tern on the Moriches Inlet sandbar. Eight species of shorebirds were observed, all common species,

[nysbirds-l] cupsogue beach - westhampton

A high noon walk down Cupsogue beach turned up a piping plover loosely associating with a flock of Sanderlings. There was also a semi-palmated plover with this group. Two loon flyovers between ocean and beach was the only other thing of interest. -- - Luke Instagram: @JrookPhotos

[nysbirds-l] cupsogue beach - westhampton

A high noon walk down Cupsogue beach turned up a piping plover loosely associating with a flock of Sanderlings. There was also a semi-palmated plover with this group. Two loon flyovers between ocean and beach was the only other thing of interest. -- - Luke Instagram: @JrookPhotos

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Flats 8/31

An interesting morning and early afternoon at the Cupsogue flats - as it should be at the traditional peak time for shorebird migration. 20 species made for a decent variety, although not much was in appreciable numbers except for Black-bellied Plover and Sanderling (the latter including my first

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park 8-27

It was a rather quiet day on the flats today at Cupsogue with not a lot of birds to look at. 18 species of Shorebirds with 1 juvenile Western Sandpiper and 2 Pectorals, including 1 juvenile the shorebird highlights. Not many Terns on the flats. Though, I did count 44 Royal Terns on the rising

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Highlights 8-22

Not a lot of birds but enough for a decent variety totaling 22 species of Shorebirds. All observed from birding a bit of the rising and then falling tides. Notable shorebirds included: WHIMBREL (2) Stilt Sandpiper (3 all juveniles) White-rumped Sandpiper (4) Western Sandpiper (1 - juvenile)

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Highlights 8-22

Not a lot of birds but enough for a decent variety totaling 22 species of Shorebirds. All observed from birding a bit of the rising and then falling tides. Notable shorebirds included: WHIMBREL (2) Stilt Sandpiper (3 all juveniles) White-rumped Sandpiper (4) Western Sandpiper (1 - juvenile)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/17

To add to Steve's report, Arie Gilbert, Mattie, and myself observed a Whimbrel in the area west of the flats. Mike Z. On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 8:26 PM, Steve Walter wrote: > It looks like the tern gathering thing, at least on the flats, may be over > for the year. Just 3

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/17

To add to Steve's report, Arie Gilbert, Mattie, and myself observed a Whimbrel in the area west of the flats. Mike Z. On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 8:26 PM, Steve Walter wrote: > It looks like the tern gathering thing, at least on the flats, may be over > for the year. Just 3 Royals, 9 Least, and a

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/17

It looks like the tern gathering thing, at least on the flats, may be over for the year. Just 3 Royals, 9 Least, and a handful of Commons (although Doug Futuyma mentioned larger numbers to the west of the flats). So when a Black Tern came in, it was on its own. Shorebirds included 17 species

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/17

It looks like the tern gathering thing, at least on the flats, may be over for the year. Just 3 Royals, 9 Least, and a handful of Commons (although Doug Futuyma mentioned larger numbers to the west of the flats). So when a Black Tern came in, it was on its own. Shorebirds included 17 species

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park 8-1

Not an overwhelming number of shorebirds present on the flats today but enough to keep things interesting. I spent several hours working the flats through low and on the rising tide. 18 species of shorebirds. The highlights were 10 Flagged Red Knots, 1 flagged Semipalmated Sandpiper, 1 flagged

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park 8-1

Not an overwhelming number of shorebirds present on the flats today but enough to keep things interesting. I spent several hours working the flats through low and on the rising tide. 18 species of shorebirds. The highlights were 10 Flagged Red Knots, 1 flagged Semipalmated Sandpiper, 1 flagged

Fw: Re: RE: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

ls.com/     From: bounce-121668408-77813...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-121668408-77813...@list.cornell.edu]On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 9:13 AM To: Ken Feustel <feus...@optonline.net>; NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Count

Fw: Re: RE: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

: bounce-121668408-77813...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-121668408-77813...@list.cornell.edu]On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 9:13 AM To: Ken Feustel ; NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)   I was there yesterday too

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

I was there yesterday too and also saw many birds out of reach way to the north and northwest (from the usual access point, a short walk from the parking lot).  Does anyone know if it's possible to rent a small boat somewhere nearby and get to those sandbars and islands? Bob LewisSleepy Hollow

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

I was there yesterday too and also saw many birds out of reach way to the north and northwest (from the usual access point, a short walk from the parking lot).  Does anyone know if it's possible to rent a small boat somewhere nearby and get to those sandbars and islands? Bob LewisSleepy Hollow

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We spent five hours on the flats at Cupsogue yesterday morning, covering both outgoing and incoming tides. Highlights were seventeen species of shorebirds including a single Whimbrel and four Pectoral Sandpipers. Terns of interest were Royal Terns(11), Black Tern (1), Roseate Tern (1) and

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We spent five hours on the flats at Cupsogue yesterday morning, covering both outgoing and incoming tides. Highlights were seventeen species of shorebirds including a single Whimbrel and four Pectoral Sandpipers. Terns of interest were Royal Terns(11), Black Tern (1), Roseate Tern (1) and

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park this morning

Not too much of note.    Seven Royal Terns on sand bars to the northwest, where access is difficult.  An adult Little Blue Heron, a breeding plumage Dunlin, ten or so Semipalmated Plovers, and about five Piping Plovers on the flats. Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY On Wednesday, July 19, 2017,

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park this morning

Not too much of note.    Seven Royal Terns on sand bars to the northwest, where access is difficult.  An adult Little Blue Heron, a breeding plumage Dunlin, ten or so Semipalmated Plovers, and about five Piping Plovers on the flats. Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY On Wednesday, July 19, 2017,

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park 7-11

The highlights from 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue today include the following: BROWN PELICAN (BRPE): observed during an early morning seawatch. The bird touched down briefly and then continued on heading in a NW direction. I kept an eye on the nearby sand spits hoping it may have circled back but

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park 7-11

The highlights from 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue today include the following: BROWN PELICAN (BRPE): observed during an early morning seawatch. The bird touched down briefly and then continued on heading in a NW direction. I kept an eye on the nearby sand spits hoping it may have circled back but

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue LI Report 7-8

Highlights from two tide cycles: Starting with the Terns. A smaller mixed flock of Terns than seen over the past few weeks. The most notables being: 1st Summer Black Tern Roseate Tern (2) There was a slight uptick in Shorebirds. With way moreoo Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers than I have

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue LI Report 7-8

Highlights from two tide cycles: Starting with the Terns. A smaller mixed flock of Terns than seen over the past few weeks. The most notables being: 1st Summer Black Tern Roseate Tern (2) There was a slight uptick in Shorebirds. With way moreoo Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers than I have

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach Park yesterday

It was a beautiful morning and high tide was about 11:00am.  I was there from about 8:30 to 11:00. Many Common Terns, around a dozen Forster's, two Roseates.  No Arctic, though there was one bird that gave me pause and had some features of Portlandica.  I suspect it was a Common. I'll post some

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach Park yesterday

It was a beautiful morning and high tide was about 11:00am.  I was there from about 8:30 to 11:00. Many Common Terns, around a dozen Forster's, two Roseates.  No Arctic, though there was one bird that gave me pause and had some features of Portlandica.  I suspect it was a Common. I'll post some

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

I don't live on Long Island.  Can someone remind me of the parking rules at Cupsogue? Bob LewisSleepy Hollow On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 10:09:42 AM EDT, Michael Yuan wrote: All mentioned below except for the Royal Terns are here so far today.  Mike YuanBrooklyn, NY On Jul 4,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

I don't live on Long Island.  Can someone remind me of the parking rules at Cupsogue? Bob LewisSleepy Hollow On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 10:09:42 AM EDT, Michael Yuan wrote: All mentioned below except for the Royal Terns are here so far today.  Mike YuanBrooklyn, NY On Jul 4, 2017, at 6:03 AM,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

All mentioned below except for the Royal Terns are here so far today. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Jul 4, 2017, at 6:03 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > > Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the > following: > > ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer. >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

All mentioned below except for the Royal Terns are here so far today. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Jul 4, 2017, at 6:03 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > > Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the > following: > > ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer. > Black Tern (1) 1st

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the following: ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer. Black Tern (1) 1st Summer. Roseate (4) Adults Royal (3) - Eric Salzman (sp) with Eileen Schwinn spotted the first one of the day. 2 more were seen on high tide. Western Willet (1)

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the following: ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer. Black Tern (1) 1st Summer. Roseate (4) Adults Royal (3) - Eric Salzman (sp) with Eileen Schwinn spotted the first one of the day. 2 more were seen on high tide. Western Willet (1)

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Suffolk Co.

Sorry, that should read ...among the Forster's and Commons... Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Patricia Lindsay <pjlind...@optonline.net> > Date: June 24, 2017 at 8:02:43 PM EDT > To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, S

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Suffolk Co.

Sorry, that should read ...among the Forster's and Commons... Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Patricia Lindsay > Date: June 24, 2017 at 8:02:43 PM EDT > To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Suffolk Co. > Reply-To: P

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Suffolk Co.

Highlights today were a Black-necked Stilt found by Brent Bomkamp and Brendan Fogarty, two first summer Arctic Terns found by Pete Morris and Taylor Sturm, two Black, one Roseate and two Royal Terns among Forster's and, and a nice variety of mid summer shorebirds. Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Suffolk Co.

Highlights today were a Black-necked Stilt found by Brent Bomkamp and Brendan Fogarty, two first summer Arctic Terns found by Pete Morris and Taylor Sturm, two Black, one Roseate and two Royal Terns among Forster's and, and a nice variety of mid summer shorebirds. Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Terns, Suffolk County

6 species this morning including 2 Royal Terns and a single adult ARCTIC TERN. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Terns, Suffolk County

6 species this morning including 2 Royal Terns and a single adult ARCTIC TERN. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Long Island

Among a nice gathering of shorebirds and terns on the flats was an exceptionally early adult Arctic Tern and a somewhat early White-rumped Sandpiper. On the ocean side our forlorn effort to connect with Pete and Taylor's Yellow-nosed Albatross yielded a single Sooty Shearwater heading east,

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Long Island

Among a nice gathering of shorebirds and terns on the flats was an exceptionally early adult Arctic Tern and a somewhat early White-rumped Sandpiper. On the ocean side our forlorn effort to connect with Pete and Taylor's Yellow-nosed Albatross yielded a single Sooty Shearwater heading east,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Dune Road, LI:

A first year Bald Eagle flew west past Cupsogue this morning. Among the very few other notables this morning was a dark phase Rough-legged Hawk hovering over the bay islands north of Cupsogue and two flocks of Snow Buntings, totaling about 90 birds, at Tiana Beach and south of the Ponquogue

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Dune Road, LI:

A first year Bald Eagle flew west past Cupsogue this morning. Among the very few other notables this morning was a dark phase Rough-legged Hawk hovering over the bay islands north of Cupsogue and two flocks of Snow Buntings, totaling about 90 birds, at Tiana Beach and south of the Ponquogue

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park

The birding was slow on a rising tide at Cupsogue this afternoon. Not as many Royal Terns as last week, with only 29 seen today, split 16/13 between Cupsogue Flats and Pikes Beach. Shorebirds were sparse unlike last week where many were on the Hurricane Sandy created spit north of the flats.

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park

The birding was slow on a rising tide at Cupsogue this afternoon. Not as many Royal Terns as last week, with only 29 seen today, split 16/13 between Cupsogue Flats and Pikes Beach. Shorebirds were sparse unlike last week where many were on the Hurricane Sandy created spit north of the flats.

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue LI, 20 Species of Shorebirds...

Mei Yee and I birded Cupsogue today on both the rising and falling tides. Disturbances were minimal and as a result we were able to work the flats very well. In all, we had a total of 20 species of shorebirds. There were not many birds to look at but with patience and a lot of hours, we slowly

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue LI, 20 Species of Shorebirds...

Mei Yee and I birded Cupsogue today on both the rising and falling tides. Disturbances were minimal and as a result we were able to work the flats very well. In all, we had a total of 20 species of shorebirds. There were not many birds to look at but with patience and a lot of hours, we slowly

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report 7-31-16

Yesterday, Mei Yee and I birded Cupsogue on the falling tide. We had a total of 18 shorebirds species on the flats. There were a decent numbers of peeps around but we did not get a good chance for flag re-sights due to disturbances from a number of variables. The most disruptive was by a

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report 7-31-16

Yesterday, Mei Yee and I birded Cupsogue on the falling tide. We had a total of 18 shorebirds species on the flats. There were a decent numbers of peeps around but we did not get a good chance for flag re-sights due to disturbances from a number of variables. The most disruptive was by a

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report 7-24

Maggie Wang and I spent all day birding the Cupsogue flats working two tides. There were a decent number of shorebirds but nothing out of the ordinary. Notables included: 1 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER seen on the rising tide. Ken and Sue Feustel reported a Whimbrel which we did not see and neither

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report 7-24

Maggie Wang and I spent all day birding the Cupsogue flats working two tides. There were a decent number of shorebirds but nothing out of the ordinary. Notables included: 1 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER seen on the rising tide. Ken and Sue Feustel reported a Whimbrel which we did not see and neither

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-17

Yesterday, I birded both tide cycles at Cupsogue, LI getting in my first fall shorebird survey. There was a decent amount of shorebirds to look at consisting mostly of what was reported by Steve Walter on the 16th. Highlights included:* WESTERN SANDPIPER* (presumably continuing bird),

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-17

Yesterday, I birded both tide cycles at Cupsogue, LI getting in my first fall shorebird survey. There was a decent amount of shorebirds to look at consisting mostly of what was reported by Steve Walter on the 16th. Highlights included:* WESTERN SANDPIPER* (presumably continuing bird),

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7/16

An uptick in shorebird numbers at Cupsogue, as well. Highlights included 3 fly by Whimbrels and a Western Sandpiper. The Western was not as bright as I was hoping to get an opportunity to photograph, but still separable from Semipalmated on plumage alone. I was hoping to share a picture, but am

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7/16

An uptick in shorebird numbers at Cupsogue, as well. Highlights included 3 fly by Whimbrels and a Western Sandpiper. The Western was not as bright as I was hoping to get an opportunity to photograph, but still separable from Semipalmated on plumage alone. I was hoping to share a picture, but am

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Birding 6-19

On Sunday, I headed out east with the intentions of getting in a shorebird survey at Cupsogue. Since I got there around high tide, I spent some time doing a sea-watch which was non productive. I then birded the Cupsogue flats on a falling tide. The number of birds were paltry but I managed 12

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Birding 6-19

On Sunday, I headed out east with the intentions of getting in a shorebird survey at Cupsogue. Since I got there around high tide, I spent some time doing a sea-watch which was non productive. I then birded the Cupsogue flats on a falling tide. The number of birds were paltry but I managed 12

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/26

I made my fifth and probably final Cupsogue trip of the year. Like every other one, there wasn't really anything to get excited about. And yet, I came home with over 800 pictures. Hey, even Herring Gulls do interesting things. Terns featured a season high for me 15 Royals, a site high for me

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/26

I made my fifth and probably final Cupsogue trip of the year. Like every other one, there wasn't really anything to get excited about. And yet, I came home with over 800 pictures. Hey, even Herring Gulls do interesting things. Terns featured a season high for me 15 Royals, a site high for me

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue shorebirds

Jim Cullen and I caught an early(7:30a.m.) rising tide in and around the Moriches/Cupsogue area via boat.Highlights included a Whimbrel, 53 Red Knots (one with a blue tag high on the leg but showing no numbers)countless Sanderlings and Dowitchers, 6 Royal Terns, 3 Forster’s Tern and one lone

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue shorebirds

Jim Cullen and I caught an early(7:30a.m.) rising tide in and around the Moriches/Cupsogue area via boat.Highlights included a Whimbrel, 53 Red Knots (one with a blue tag high on the leg but showing no numbers)countless Sanderlings and Dowitchers, 6 Royal Terns, 3 Forster’s Tern and one lone

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Tidal Flats (Suffolk Co.)

Yesterday morning I birded for a few hours on the incoming tide at Cupsogue County Park. Although shorebirding was a bit slow, the trip was highlighted by twenty-two Whimbrels. A flock of thirteen were on the far northern flat, while a flock of six were flybys. An additional three birds were

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Tidal Flats (Suffolk Co.)

Yesterday morning I birded for a few hours on the incoming tide at Cupsogue County Park. Although shorebirding was a bit slow, the trip was highlighted by twenty-two Whimbrels. A flock of thirteen were on the far northern flat, while a flock of six were flybys. An additional three birds were

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report and Jamaica Bay water level update

On Sunday, I birded both the rising and falling tides at the Cupsogue flats on Long Island. There were not a lot of birds, especially in the peep variety but the diversity of shorebirds has increased. I ended up with 17 species of shorebirds (I counted both Willet subspecies as separate entries).

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report and Jamaica Bay water level update

On Sunday, I birded both the rising and falling tides at the Cupsogue flats on Long Island. There were not a lot of birds, especially in the peep variety but the diversity of shorebirds has increased. I ended up with 17 species of shorebirds (I counted both Willet subspecies as separate entries).

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Arctic Terns

Tom Burke, Andrew Baksh and I spent 5 hours on the flats today. Our highlights were two Arctic Terns, one first summer and one second summer. There were four Roseate Terns as well, with a smattering of expected shorebirds including the lingering "Western" Willet. Ocean watching was not

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Arctic Terns

Tom Burke, Andrew Baksh and I spent 5 hours on the flats today. Our highlights were two Arctic Terns, one first summer and one second summer. There were four Roseate Terns as well, with a smattering of expected shorebirds including the lingering Western Willet. Ocean watching was not productive.

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Co. Park Birds and Repair Update (Suffolk Co.)

We visited Pike's Beach and Cupsogue County Park this morning, encountering an extremely low tide and persistent west winds. Shorebird numbers were low, with most the common species present. The highlight was three Arctic Terns on the flats north of the parking lot - two adults and a first

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Co. Park Birds and Repair Update (Suffolk Co.)

We visited Pike's Beach and Cupsogue County Park this morning, encountering an extremely low tide and persistent west winds. Shorebird numbers were low, with most the common species present. The highlight was three Arctic Terns on the flats north of the parking lot - two adults and a first

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Red-necked Phalarope

Dick Belanger and I are looking at a distant phalarope that appears to be adult Red-necked, on bar opposite trail to shore, west of the walk able flats. Doug Futuyma Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Red-necked Phalarope

Dick Belanger and I are looking at a distant phalarope that appears to be adult Red-necked, on bar opposite trail to shore, west of the walk able flats. Doug Futuyma Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Shorebirds (Suffolk Co.)

Despite our unsuccessful search for the Common Ringed Plover yesterday, eighteen species of shorebirds were observed. The Marbled Godwit continued on the flats, and a Whimbrel put in a brief appearance. A single White-rumped Sandpiper was observed, and at about 5:00PM a Hudsonian Godwit flew

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Shorebirds (Suffolk Co.)

Despite our unsuccessful search for the Common Ringed Plover yesterday, eighteen species of shorebirds were observed. The Marbled Godwit continued on the flats, and a Whimbrel put in a brief appearance. A single White-rumped Sandpiper was observed, and at about 5:00PM a Hudsonian Godwit flew

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Common Ringed Plover images

I've uploaded some additional photos and a video clip of the Ringed Plover to Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/sets/72157646850333075/ Great bird. Thanks to Andrew for the find, Doug for the re-find, and Shai and Pat for the phone call. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Common Ringed Plover images

I've uploaded some additional photos and a video clip of the Ringed Plover to Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/sets/72157646850333075/ Great bird. Thanks to Andrew for the find, Doug for the re-find, and Shai and Pat for the phone call. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue - Sandwich Tern & Marbled Godwits

We hit Cupsogue Beach for low tide birding this morning. We saw three Marbled Godwits along with a Black Skimmer (and many other shore birds) out on the flats. We then headed over to the East Side Inlet Jetty and saw 7 Horned Larks in a grassy area. We then went over to the jetty and looked

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue - Sandwich Tern Marbled Godwits

We hit Cupsogue Beach for low tide birding this morning. We saw three Marbled Godwits along with a Black Skimmer (and many other shore birds) out on the flats. We then headed over to the East Side Inlet Jetty and saw 7 Horned Larks in a grassy area. We then went over to the jetty and looked

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Suffolk County Park

Improved numbers of shorebirds this morning at Cupsogue County Park in Westhampton Suffolk Co included about 200 Short- billed Dowitchers and about 200 total of 11 other species- no notable rarities among them. Best were a single breeding plumaged Red Knot and 2 Western Willets. A sea watch

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Suffolk County Park

Improved numbers of shorebirds this morning at Cupsogue County Park in Westhampton Suffolk Co included about 200 Short- billed Dowitchers and about 200 total of 11 other species- no notable rarities among them. Best were a single breeding plumaged Red Knot and 2 Western Willets. A sea watch

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue L.I.

Jim Cohen and I spent about 3 hrs. birding on the Cupsogue flats. Overall numbers were not impressive(only 20 Short billed Dowitchers ,2 Willets,50 Semipalmated sandpiper,12 Least sandpiper to give an idea) We did have two sightings of Pectoral sandpiper, which seemed noteworthy.Before sailing

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue L.I.

Jim Cohen and I spent about 3 hrs. birding on the Cupsogue flats. Overall numbers were not impressive(only 20 Short billed Dowitchers ,2 Willets,50 Semipalmated sandpiper,12 Least sandpiper to give an idea) We did have two sightings of Pectoral sandpiper, which seemed noteworthy.Before sailing

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue today- Pectoral/Western Sandpipers and Black Tern

Hey all, Spent four hours today at Cupsogue County Park in Westhampton Beach around low tide, mostly shorebirding, and ended up with 16 shorebird sp (plus two Western Willets). As mentioned, one Black Tern was present amongst the large roosting Common Tern flock when I first arrived, but it

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7/22

At Cupsogue today, a BLACK TERN (seen with Justin LeClaire) was present for a brief period in the morning. A still colorful WESTERN SANDPIPER (found by Jim Cohen) was present on the incoming tide during the afternoon. A WHIMBREL was seen by Doug Gochfeld and company about that same time. PECTORAL

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7/22

At Cupsogue today, a BLACK TERN (seen with Justin LeClaire) was present for a brief period in the morning. A still colorful WESTERN SANDPIPER (found by Jim Cohen) was present on the incoming tide during the afternoon. A WHIMBREL was seen by Doug Gochfeld and company about that same time. PECTORAL

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue today- Pectoral/Western Sandpipers and Black Tern

Hey all, Spent four hours today at Cupsogue County Park in Westhampton Beach around low tide, mostly shorebirding, and ended up with 16 shorebird sp (plus two Western Willets). As mentioned, one Black Tern was present amongst the large roosting Common Tern flock when I first arrived, but it

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park and Pikes Beach LI

Birding first with Richard Kaskan and Doug Futuyma and then by myself. Decent number of shorebirds but not as much as I was hoping for on the Cupsogue flats. A total of 14 species with the shorebird highlights being a few Western and juvenile Eastern Willets. Other notable birds included a

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park and Pikes Beach LI

Birding first with Richard Kaskan and Doug Futuyma and then by myself. Decent number of shorebirds but not as much as I was hoping for on the Cupsogue flats. A total of 14 species with the shorebird highlights being a few Western and juvenile Eastern Willets. Other notable birds included a

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I spent the morning birding the flats at Cupsogue Co. Park, where the number and variety of shorebirds (fifteen species) were a big improvement over last weekend. Our day stared off with a flyby Royal Tern, our first of the year. While scanning the flats a lone Stilt Sandpiper flew in,

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I spent the morning birding the flats at Cupsogue Co. Park, where the number and variety of shorebirds (fifteen species) were a big improvement over last weekend. Our day stared off with a flyby Royal Tern, our first of the year. While scanning the flats a lone Stilt Sandpiper flew in,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Shinnecock Inlet/EPCAL

the heck with the bird report. where did you have lunch? - Original Message - From: Jim Clinton Date: Saturday, June 21, 2014 11:30 am Subject: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Shinnecock Inlet/EPCAL To: nysbirds-L > Bob Adamo and I met at Cupsogue to do some birding. I got there >

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Shinnecock Inlet/EPCAL

Bob Adamo and I met at Cupsogue to do some birding. I got there a few hours earlier than Bob so I did a sea watch before heading out to the flats. Many fishing boats but not much besides gulls and terns. I was surprise with the number of Great Black-back Gulls in the mix. Highlights 1

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