We spent the morning birding Montauk Pt. and environs. Without a doubt, the 
highlight was the presence of large numbers of Razorbills flying around the 
point. In two hours of observation we recorded some five hundred forty 
Razorbills. The movement was widespread, with good numbers of Razorbills being 
observed at all oceanfront sites. 

In contrast to the Razorbills, the absence of scoters at the Point was 
striking. We recorded more Razorbills at the Point then all three scoter 
species combined. Common Eider numbers were also down, but not as severely as 
the scoters. Our most interesting bird was a late Common Tern working the 
shoreline at the north end of Lake Montauk.

Good birding!

Ken & Sue Feustel
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