Newburgh Gull numbers increased today to an estimated 8,000-10,000 birds.
My father, (Ken McDermott) and I birded the Hudson River from Newburgh from
approx. 3:30 to 5:30PM and met up with Dr. Ajit Antony around 5:00. Flowing
ice made up approx. 55-65% of the rivers surface. At 3:30, the tide was coming
in with open water meeting the edge of the flowing ice, only about 150 yards
from the Newburgh shore, making conditions perfect, as most birds occupy that
edge. By around 4:30, tide was high and the river seemed to be at a stand
still. As the tide began to go out, so did the ice, away from Newburgh, until
it was approaching mid river and making ID's more difficult. While still at a
good distance, we did manage two good birds. Dad found an adult Lesser
Black-backed Gull, and I, a first year Iceland. We later refound the LBbG and
were able to share it with Dr. Antony. Better birds are certainly better
shared. With numbers like that, there has to be more and better things out
there. Hopefully this weekend will reveal them.
Good Birding,
Curt McDermott
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