Yesterday there were 4 boat-tailed grackles loitering around (and making a
raucous) at Masone Beach on Island Park. First time I've seen them this
year. Does anyone know if they winter here?
Dick Cartwright
Hydrologist
U.S. Geological Survey
NY Coram Water Science Center
2045 Route 112, Bldg 4
While driving along Ocean Parkway today, I found a road-kill long-eared
owl along the side of the road near Gilgo Beach.. On closer inspection, I
found it still had a mouse in it's talons. Poor guy was probably taking
off with it's catch when it was hit. The bird was not in great shape for
moun
.." I guess a dense aggregation with mixed-direction
flight occurred and led to lots of midair collisions."
Since blackbirds and (esp.) starlings typically migrate in huge flocks and
are known for their unbelievable displays of synchronicity in their
swarms, is it possible that the bir
Found a dead barn owl today (road kill) on Ocean Parkway about a mile east
of Gilgo Beach. It's in pretty good shape (not flattened), and should be
good for mounting. I would like to have a consensus on who to donate it
to. I was in a similar predicament a year or so ago when I found 2 dead
sho
Thursday afternoon, about 1500hrs: Saw 2 monk parakeets at Town of
Hempstead Marina in Freeport (Guy Lombardo Marina???) at the end of Guy
Lombardo Avenue. They were feeding on dandelion seed heads on the lawn
near the main buildings. I have some poor photos if anyone is interested.
Dick Cartwr
Spotted an adult bald eagle thru the blowing snow off of the Kings Park ramps on the Nissequogue River. It was about 3:15 on Sunday; the eagle was flying low over the water towards the ramps (east to west). Dick Cartwright
