I got free about 4 P.M. and headed down to Shinnicock Inlet to see if I could find a wind-blown goodie or two, from way south of here. I found no such birds, but did find an over abundance of sand-blowing wind - the type that makes you stay in your car ! The inner half of the canal (which had the calmest waters) held a large amount of Surf & Black Scoters. A flock of 100+ Common Eiders was flying around the bay, but at a distance far enough to prevent me from picking out a possible King Eider. I drove Dune Rd. west to the Beach Rd. Bridge, with the only bird of note being a Great Egret, which allowed me to get close enough to get some nice head shots !
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