Acting on a tip from a coworker that good numbers of American Woodcocks were displaying at Robert Moses S. P., I took a crepuscular walk there last evening. I probably saw and/or heard 8 woodcocks, mostly between the hawkwatch platform and the lighthouse, on National Seashore properly, along the boardwalk. Always great to experience their display. I was driven out by the cold and another commitment probably before the activity peaked.
On the way into field 5, there was a group of about six deer and a fox all feeding together, a bizarre sight in itself, on the side of the road, obviously taking advantage of a food dump from a car window. There were two cars stopped in the road watching the "wildlife", blocking both lanes. Suddenly the fox walked in front of both cars and walked right up to the driver side window, and SAT DOWN, like a pet dog begging for a treat! I don't know if it recognized the car or what, but it got me thinking. How did we end up with these hoards of animal lovers who seemingly learned their wildlife ecology from watching Disney movies? Bob Grover Please consider the environment before printing this email ________________________________ This communication and any attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity named as the addressee. It may contain information which is privileged and/or confidential under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or such recipient's employee or agent, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copy or disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited and to notify the sender immediately. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
