[nysbirds-l] Mecox Curlew Sandpiper—YES

2013-08-19 Thread John Gluth
The CURLEW SANDPIPER at Mecox Bay was still present late this afternoon in the previously reported area of the western flats. It put on a nice show, actively feeding during most of my stay (16:45-17:45). I observed it extract a few worms from the sand during that span. Except for a brief

[nysbirds-l] Mecox Curlew Sandpiper - yes

2013-08-19 Thread Eileen Schwinn
Currently being seen near the rusty washed up metal fencing in the furthest western portion of the sand flat. The bird is blotchy red and very visible among the other shore birds here. The Curlew is actively feeding. Law enforcement of parking restrictions is evident, so be careful. The bird

[nysbirds-l] Mecox Curlew Sandpiper - yes

2013-08-19 Thread Eileen Schwinn
Currently being seen near the rusty washed up metal fencing in the furthest western portion of the sand flat. The bird is blotchy red and very visible among the other shore birds here. The Curlew is actively feeding. Law enforcement of parking restrictions is evident, so be careful. The bird

[nysbirds-l] Mecox Curlew Sandpiper—YES

2013-08-19 Thread John Gluth
The CURLEW SANDPIPER at Mecox Bay was still present late this afternoon in the previously reported area of the western flats. It put on a nice show, actively feeding during most of my stay (16:45-17:45). I observed it extract a few worms from the sand during that span. Except for a brief