[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwit Continues at Cupsogue Co. Park (Suffolk Co.)

Present at various locations on the mudflats east of Moriches Inlet late this morning on an incoming tide. Shorebirding was poor at Cupsogue in general, with poor numbers and variety. Before heading to Cupsogue we birded the farm fields in Riverhead. We observed Black-bellied Plover,

[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwit Continues at Cupsogue Co. Park (Suffolk Co.)

Present at various locations on the mudflats east of Moriches Inlet late this morning on an incoming tide. Shorebirding was poor at Cupsogue in general, with poor numbers and variety. Before heading to Cupsogue we birded the farm fields in Riverhead. We observed Black-bellied Plover,

[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] Chuck-will's-widows on South Country Road, Quogue (Suffolk Co.)

Monday evening Sue and I traveled to the Quogue/Westhampton Beach area to listen for nightjars. We were not disappointed as we heard three distinct calling Chuck’s at different locations along South Country Road. After striking out on Old Meeting House Road (the one on the east side of Quantuck

[nysbirds-l] Chuck-will's-widows on South Country Road, Quogue (Suffolk Co.)

Monday evening Sue and I traveled to the Quogue/Westhampton Beach area to listen for nightjars. We were not disappointed as we heard three distinct calling Chuck’s at different locations along South Country Road. After striking out on Old Meeting House Road (the one on the east side of Quantuck

[nysbirds-l] Ruff at Heckscher Park - NO (Suffolk Co.)

The previously reported Ruff at Heckscher State Park was not relocated this morning at about 7:00AM. However, it may still be here but becoming more elusive. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Ruff at Heckscher Park - NO (Suffolk Co.)

The previously reported Ruff at Heckscher State Park was not relocated this morning at about 7:00AM. However, it may still be here but becoming more elusive. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Good Razorbill Flight at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

After a poor winter for Razorbills, Sue and I were surprised to discover a movement along the south shore while seawtaching at Robert Moses State Park (RMSP). In eighty minutes of seawtaching we observed thirty-one Razorbills, either seen as flybys in groups of one to four, or sitting on the

[nysbirds-l] Good Razorbill Flight at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

After a poor winter for Razorbills, Sue and I were surprised to discover a movement along the south shore while seawtaching at Robert Moses State Park (RMSP). In eighty minutes of seawtaching we observed thirty-one Razorbills, either seen as flybys in groups of one to four, or sitting on the

[nysbirds-l] Montauk to Shinnecock Field Trip Report (Suffolk Co.)

We spent the day birding on the east end, starting our day at Montauk Pt. The point had numerous Common Eider and scoters but very few other species. We missed Razorbill entirely and had only one Red-throated Loon. Hoping it would get better we worked our way back west stopping briefly at Ditch

[nysbirds-l] Montauk to Shinnecock Field Trip Report (Suffolk Co.)

We spent the day birding on the east end, starting our day at Montauk Pt. The point had numerous Common Eider and scoters but very few other species. We missed Razorbill entirely and had only one Red-throated Loon. Hoping it would get better we worked our way back west stopping briefly at Ditch