In the interest of fairness, the credit for initially spotting and
identifying the Spruce Grouse that was seen on the NYSOA field trip to the
Massawepie Mire, should go to Mike Greco, an up and coming Ornithologist who
got his initial training at Hudson Valley Community College. Mike is
continuing
Massawepie Mire, Southeastern St. Lawrence Co., overcast with occasional
brief showers
Ten people took part in the NYS Ornithological Association's field trip to
Massawepie Mire on Saturday. (Sorry for the delayed post, but I am with a
family member in the hospital in Albany.) With all the
My weekend started on Saturday with leading the Great South Bay Audubon's
trip to Jamaica Bay. Two Blackpoll Warblers were the only migrant songbirds
that were seen/heard. Shorebirds were very much evident with 3 White-rumped
Sandpipers being the highlight (2 at Bench 12, and 1 at Bench
My weekend started on Saturday with leading the Great South Bay Audubon's
trip to Jamaica Bay. Two Blackpoll Warblers were the only migrant songbirds
that were seen/heard. Shorebirds were very much evident with 3 White-rumped
Sandpipers being the highlight (2 at Bench 12, and 1 at Bench
