While fishing in the ocean a few miles south of Napeague, we encountered
close to a thousand shearwaters working the bait-filled water. Most were
great shearwater, but there were 50 or more Cory's and a few Wilson's
storm-petrels, as well as the expected terns and gulls. The biggest treat
may have
Following up on Nick Bonomo's message regarding shearwaters in Montauk I
was able to see about 40 shearwaters. I would say that most were Greater but
at least one was a Cory's. Even with a good scope they were a little far
out. Best viewing was from the concession stand area and not from
Following up on Nick Bonomo's message regarding shearwaters in Montauk I
was able to see about 40 shearwaters. I would say that most were Greater but
at least one was a Cory's. Even with a good scope they were a little far
out. Best viewing was from the concession stand area and not from
Many shearwaters feeding just off Montauk PT this morning as we turn the corner
to fish offshore. Would be visible from shore, I would think. FYI.
Nick Bonomo
Wallingford, CT
www.shorebirder.com
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Many shearwaters feeding just off Montauk PT this morning as we turn the corner
to fish offshore. Would be visible from shore, I would think. FYI.
Nick Bonomo
Wallingford, CT
www.shorebirder.com
Sent from my iPhone
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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
