Should have ended with the words...towels in your car.
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Wednesday morning, while again getting a late start, the "lure of the west"
prevailed, although unlike Tuesday AM, I decided to start this day at
Hempstead Lake State Park. Within a few minutes of my arrival, Ed B.(not
sure of the spelling) showed up, and we proceeded to bird together. Ed had
Wednesday morning, while again getting a late start, the "lure of the west"
prevailed, although unlike Tuesday AM, I decided to start this day at
Hempstead Lake State Park. Within a few minutes of my arrival, Ed B.(not
sure of the spelling) showed up, and we proceeded to bird together. Ed had
Although I had a late start on Tuesday, I still decided to head out for
Robert Moses State Park. Once on the barrier beach, and before reaching
Parking Lot # 2, a Dark-eyed Junco flew across the road (first of the
season for me) ! There were only 12 gulls in the p/lot, including one 3rd
Winter,
Although I had a late start on Tuesday, I still decided to head out for
Robert Moses State Park. Once on the barrier beach, and before reaching
Parking Lot # 2, a Dark-eyed Junco flew across the road (first of the
season for me) ! There were only 12 gulls in the p/lot, including one 3rd
Winter,
On Monday, I walked the trail around the "Ice Pond", at the Quogue Wildlife
Refuge. Bird activity was subdued, with the highlight being a Yellow-billed
Cuckoo. I only connected with one, small, mixed flock, from which I was
able to ID single Black-throated Green & Pine Warblers, in addition to 2
On Monday, I walked the trail around the "Ice Pond", at the Quogue Wildlife
Refuge. Bird activity was subdued, with the highlight being a Yellow-billed
Cuckoo. I only connected with one, small, mixed flock, from which I was
able to ID single Black-throated Green & Pine Warblers, in addition to 2
Did a quick bit of birding between 3:30-5:00 PM (without leaving the car)
at Iron Pier Town Beach, Mattituck Inlet, and the North Fork Preserve, with
the only noteworthy specie being the Orchard Oriole seen at the last
location.
Cheers,
Bob
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Did a quick bit of birding between 3:30-5:00 PM (without leaving the car)
at Iron Pier Town Beach, Mattituck Inlet, and the North Fork Preserve, with
the only noteworthy specie being the Orchard Oriole seen at the last
location.
Cheers,
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At mid-morning on Friday, my tour of babysitting in Rockville Centre was
done, allowing me to head home to Riverhead, by way of Jones Beach, Robert
Moses and Captree State Parks...which, even with the rain, was most
satisfying.Starting with a Peregrine and a Merlin before even reaching the
At mid-morning on Friday, my tour of babysitting in Rockville Centre was
done, allowing me to head home to Riverhead, by way of Jones Beach, Robert
Moses and Captree State Parks...which, even with the rain, was most
satisfying.Starting with a Peregrine and a Merlin before even reaching the
Early Sunday afternoon I made a wrong choice, when I opted to stay indoors
to watch the undefeated N.Y.Giants (2-0) take on the underdog Washington
Redskins, rather than taking to the outdoors on this gorgeous Fall day to
do some birding ! I hope I didn't "jinx the G'ints"...whose record now
Early Sunday afternoon I made a wrong choice, when I opted to stay indoors
to watch the undefeated N.Y.Giants (2-0) take on the underdog Washington
Redskins, rather than taking to the outdoors on this gorgeous Fall day to
do some birding ! I hope I didn't "jinx the G'ints"...whose record now
The weather tonight was perfect for my wife and I to enjoy our wine, while
seated in the outdoor area of the restaurant at the Great Rock Public Golf
Course in Wading River. This large, terraced, stone patio overlooks the 1st
& !8th holes, and especially when the Sun is "fading fast", is a choice
The weather tonight was perfect for my wife and I to enjoy our wine, while
seated in the outdoor area of the restaurant at the Great Rock Public Golf
Course in Wading River. This large, terraced, stone patio overlooks the 1st
& !8th holes, and especially when the Sun is "fading fast", is a choice
Today, between ~ 2 & 4 PM, I followed up on two recent posts in the
Riverhead area. Arriving at the sod field located at the intersection of
Sound Ave & Osborne Ave, Baiting Hollow, I found 59 Golden Plovers, 77
Killdeers, a ton of E.Starlings and 1 A.Robin. The two tractor /mowers
busily cutting
Today, between ~ 2 & 4 PM, I followed up on two recent posts in the
Riverhead area. Arriving at the sod field located at the intersection of
Sound Ave & Osborne Ave, Baiting Hollow, I found 59 Golden Plovers, 77
Killdeers, a ton of E.Starlings and 1 A.Robin. The two tractor /mowers
busily cutting
Due to the time restraint of just a few hours to bird starting from the
Riverhead area, when Dave Larsen (a long-time, local birding friend who now
lives in Virginia, picked me up, Epcal seemed the best choice for avian
action !
Stopping first at the "radar station" opposite the Calverton
Due to the time restraint of just a few hours to bird starting from the
Riverhead area, when Dave Larsen (a long-time, local birding friend who now
lives in Virginia, picked me up, Epcal seemed the best choice for avian
action !
Stopping first at the "radar station" opposite the Calverton
Today, at ~ 0900, while turning into the entrance of Saddle Lakes Condos,
on the n/s/o Middle Rd. (where we live) out of the corner of my eye, I saw
a # of large, dark birds with outstretched wings, standing in the infield
of the above school, located at the s/w/c/o Ostrander Ave & Middle Rd.
By
Today, at ~ 0900, while turning into the entrance of Saddle Lakes Condos,
on the n/s/o Middle Rd. (where we live) out of the corner of my eye, I saw
a # of large, dark birds with outstretched wings, standing in the infield
of the above school, located at the s/w/c/o Ostrander Ave & Middle Rd.
By
Per Willie Becker, he has just observed a pair copulating, as well as
having Blackburian, Blue-winged and other warbler species...just feeding
This busy location is near the power line, reached from the trail leading
from the e/s of the main p/lot.
Cheers,
Bob
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Per Willie Becker, he has just observed a pair copulating, as well as
having Blackburian, Blue-winged and other warbler species...just feeding
This busy location is near the power line, reached from the trail leading
from the e/s of the main p/lot.
Cheers,
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From: robert adamo <radamo4...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, May 9, 2016 at 12:11 AM
Subject: A day that wouldn't quit !
To: NY BIRDS <NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu>
Since Friday, I have been babysitting 3 of my 4 grandsons in Rockville
Centre, and while
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From: robert adamo
Date: Mon, May 9, 2016 at 12:11 AM
Subject: A day that wouldn't quit !
To: NY BIRDS
Since Friday, I have been babysitting 3 of my 4 grandsons in Rockville
Centre, and while mostly house-bound, did manage to see a FOY male Scarlet
Since Friday, I have been babysitting 3 of my 4 grandsons in Rockville
Centre, and while mostly house-bound, did manage to see a FOY male Scarlet
Tanager yesterday, which also qualified as a FEOTLRW, aka "first ever out
the living room window" ! I took that, combined with a few early hours at
Since Friday, I have been babysitting 3 of my 4 grandsons in Rockville
Centre, and while mostly house-bound, did manage to see a FOY male Scarlet
Tanager yesterday, which also qualified as a FEOTLRW, aka "first ever out
the living room window" ! I took that, combined with a few early hours at
Once again, on a Thursday morning, I found myself at Hempstead Lake State
Park, taking part in the weekly bird-walk sponsored by the South Shore
Audubon Society. This morning's meander drew a large crowd of approximately
25 "happy campers", who were made even happier as the walk progressed.
While
Once again, on a Thursday morning, I found myself at Hempstead Lake State
Park, taking part in the weekly bird-walk sponsored by the South Shore
Audubon Society. This morning's meander drew a large crowd of approximately
25 "happy campers", who were made even happier as the walk progressed.
While
Today, Earth Day was celebrated at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, where the
weather encouraged participants to wear short-sleeved shirts, or even just
T-shirts ! The Eastern L.I.Audubon Society was one of the sponsoring
organizations (under the leadership of the QWR) and had the fun task of
leading
Today, Earth Day was celebrated at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, where the
weather encouraged participants to wear short-sleeved shirts, or even just
T-shirts ! The Eastern L.I.Audubon Society was one of the sponsoring
organizations (under the leadership of the QWR) and had the fun task of
leading
Sorry this post is late...blame it on yesterday's 5 AM rise, combined with
a lot of walking ! I tried for the Swainson's Warbler at Central Park from
mid-morning to early afternoon, only to come up "a day late and a dollar
short" ! Birding was slow, by C. Pk's standards, with the highlights
Sorry this post is late...blame it on yesterday's 5 AM rise, combined with
a lot of walking ! I tried for the Swainson's Warbler at Central Park from
mid-morning to early afternoon, only to come up "a day late and a dollar
short" ! Birding was slow, by C. Pk's standards, with the highlights
Responding to Gail Benson & Tom Burke's posting of 4/23, I spent ~ 2 hours
on Dune Rd, Hampton Bays today looking for the Wilson's Plover, which they
had found in a flock of Dunlins, just w/o the Ponquogue Bridge. I found
John Gluth on the scene, and while we didn't find *Charadrius wilsonia,
Responding to Gail Benson & Tom Burke's posting of 4/23, I spent ~ 2 hours
on Dune Rd, Hampton Bays today looking for the Wilson's Plover, which they
had found in a flock of Dunlins, just w/o the Ponquogue Bridge. I found
John Gluth on the scene, and while we didn't find *Charadrius wilsonia,
After speaking with Ed Brecher at Jones Beach recently, I knew where I
would be by 0800, come Thursday morning - and I wasn't disappointed ! The
scene resembled the start of a field trip at the Annual Meeting of the New
York State Ornithology Association, with the horde assembling, greeting
After speaking with Ed Brecher at Jones Beach recently, I knew where I
would be by 0800, come Thursday morning - and I wasn't disappointed ! The
scene resembled the start of a field trip at the Annual Meeting of the New
York State Ornithology Association, with the horde assembling, greeting
I forgot to include the following: After leaving H.L.S.P. I made my very
first visit to the Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve on E.Merrick Rd.,
Merrick, after seeing a post on this list-serve awhile back re: the colony
of Monk Parakeets that resides there...it's simply the largest M.P. colony
that
I forgot to include the following: After leaving H.L.S.P. I made my very
first visit to the Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve on E.Merrick Rd.,
Merrick, after seeing a post on this list-serve awhile back re: the colony
of Monk Parakeets that resides there...it's simply the largest M.P. colony
that
En-route from Riverhead to my FOY visit to Hempstead Lake State Park, via
the Ocean Parkway, I did not see the Upland Sandpiper...nor did I see it on
the return trip. At H.L.S.P., I did find a FOY Palm Warbler, FOY Blue-gray
Gnatcatcher and FOY Hermit Thrush. My best "first" of the day was
En-route from Riverhead to my FOY visit to Hempstead Lake State Park, via
the Ocean Parkway, I did not see the Upland Sandpiper...nor did I see it on
the return trip. At H.L.S.P., I did find a FOY Palm Warbler, FOY Blue-gray
Gnatcatcher and FOY Hermit Thrush. My best "first" of the day was
A planned early morning trip into Hempstead Lake State Park had to be
postponed and instead, I started at the D.E.C.property in Rocky Point. This
was my FOY visit to this normally busy venue, but today proved to be just a
bit too early in the season. After ~ 1 & 1/2 hours, my total sightings
A planned early morning trip into Hempstead Lake State Park had to be
postponed and instead, I started at the D.E.C.property in Rocky Point. This
was my FOY visit to this normally busy venue, but today proved to be just a
bit too early in the season. After ~ 1 & 1/2 hours, my total sightings
This morning's priority was to finally see, or hear, the continuing Hooded
Warbler at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge...a quest which still remains
unfulfilled ! Upon arrival at the refuge, I met fellow ELIAS members Sally
Newbert & Suzi Stewart, who were leaving, after not seeing the warbler, but
were
This morning's priority was to finally see, or hear, the continuing Hooded
Warbler at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge...a quest which still remains
unfulfilled ! Upon arrival at the refuge, I met fellow ELIAS members Sally
Newbert & Suzi Stewart, who were leaving, after not seeing the warbler, but
were
A short outing of ~ 2 hours this afternoon, first to Quogue and then to
East Quogue, produced a batting average of 666 - not bad for an "old-timer"
!
After missing on the Hooded Warbler re-found yesterday by Mike Higgiston at
the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, I did see the active Great-horned Owl nest,
A short outing of ~ 2 hours this afternoon, first to Quogue and then to
East Quogue, produced a batting average of 666 - not bad for an "old-timer"
!
After missing on the Hooded Warbler re-found yesterday by Mike Higgiston at
the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, I did see the active Great-horned Owl nest,
I must be living right, to have waited this long before trying, and still
find this accommodating grassland-stalker ! With thanks to Joe Jannsen (a
man I haven't met) whose posting yesterday got me "up and moving" ! At 1130
today, the Uppie was exactly where he said, "just e/o Oak Beach near pole
I must be living right, to have waited this long before trying, and still
find this accommodating grassland-stalker ! With thanks to Joe Jannsen (a
man I haven't met) whose posting yesterday got me "up and moving" ! At 1130
today, the Uppie was exactly where he said, "just e/o Oak Beach near pole
I guess I'm talking lunch here, after the late start of 1140, arriving on
station at about noon ! The weather was glorious, but the birds were few,
and far between. Highlights were modest: 2 Red-tailed Hawks; 2 male Belted
Kingfishers engaged in aerial combat; singing N.Cardinal, as well as Song
I guess I'm talking lunch here, after the late start of 1140, arriving on
station at about noon ! The weather was glorious, but the birds were few,
and far between. Highlights were modest: 2 Red-tailed Hawks; 2 male Belted
Kingfishers engaged in aerial combat; singing N.Cardinal, as well as Song
Tax Day found me in a hopeful mood while motoring toward Bohemia, and our
accountant, after seeing a lone T.V. in Calverton (could it be "Lonesome
George" of the last few years) and a Cooper's Hawk over the LIE in Yaphank.
Good fortune continued, in that we owe less on one return, than we will be
Tax Day found me in a hopeful mood while motoring toward Bohemia, and our
accountant, after seeing a lone T.V. in Calverton (could it be "Lonesome
George" of the last few years) and a Cooper's Hawk over the LIE in Yaphank.
Good fortune continued, in that we owe less on one return, than we will be
Responding to Derek's early afternoon posting, as I approached Ground Zero
no more than a hour afterward, the sickening sight of geese lifting off and
flying away greeted me. As I started to scan the flock, small sections
continued to take off, most heading north, with some leaving in an easterly
Responding to Derek's early afternoon posting, as I approached Ground Zero
no more than a hour afterward, the sickening sight of geese lifting off and
flying away greeted me. As I started to scan the flock, small sections
continued to take off, most heading north, with some leaving in an easterly
On Tuesday, a late start leaving Riverhead put me on Dune Rd., at the Post
La. Bridge, by ~ 1500 hours. I haven't seen a Snowy Owl yet this season,
and unfortunately, didn't change that status by day's end ! Traveling east
as far as Shinnicock Inlet, I experienced few birds, with the peregrine
On Tuesday, a late start leaving Riverhead put me on Dune Rd., at the Post
La. Bridge, by ~ 1500 hours. I haven't seen a Snowy Owl yet this season,
and unfortunately, didn't change that status by day's end ! Traveling east
as far as Shinnicock Inlet, I experienced few birds, with the peregrine
Yesterday afternoon I tried for the Iceland Gull seen in the near past at
Iron Pier Beach, Jamesport. While unsuccessful in this endeavor, I was
thrilled to find at least (21) American Pipits feeding along the "wrack
line" !
Cheers,
Bob
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Yesterday afternoon I tried for the Iceland Gull seen in the near past at
Iron Pier Beach, Jamesport. While unsuccessful in this endeavor, I was
thrilled to find at least (21) American Pipits feeding along the "wrack
line" !
Cheers,
Bob
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While en-route to the above on Tuesday morning to have a tooth pulled, an
old friend (Lonesome George the T.V.) was patrolling the Main Rd. in
Aquebogue as I headed east, and then again, as I headed back west to my
home in Riverhead. Also, happy to report an easy extraction !
Cheers,
Bob
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While en-route to the above on Tuesday morning to have a tooth pulled, an
old friend (Lonesome George the T.V.) was patrolling the Main Rd. in
Aquebogue as I headed east, and then again, as I headed back west to my
home in Riverhead. Also, happy to report an easy extraction !
Cheers,
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Spent a couple of hours (late morning into early afternoon) driving the
above during high tide, and not finding much. I counted 11 Great Egrets,
with 3 of that total, plus a Snowy Egret, being on Lane Island. The only
shorebirds seen were singles of Willet & Western Sandpiper. From start to
finish
Spent a couple of hours (late morning into early afternoon) driving the
above during high tide, and not finding much. I counted 11 Great Egrets,
with 3 of that total, plus a Snowy Egret, being on Lane Island. The only
shorebirds seen were singles of Willet & Western Sandpiper. From start to
finish
This afternoon I opted for checking the sod farms again, starting at
Doctors Path, Riverhead, and ending with the fields on Main Rd. (Rt.25)
Peconic. All told, I looked over 11 of them, without seeing 1
shorebird...yes, that is correct, not even a single Killdeer !
On Oregon Rd., Cutchogue, I
This afternoon I opted for checking the sod farms again, starting at
Doctors Path, Riverhead, and ending with the fields on Main Rd. (Rt.25)
Peconic. All told, I looked over 11 of them, without seeing 1
shorebird...yes, that is correct, not even a single Killdeer !
On Oregon Rd., Cutchogue, I
Thanks to Keith Cashman, I hightailed it out to the sod fields on Mill La.,
just n/o Sound Ave and saw the single A.Golden Plover he found earlier
today. The bird, still in mostly alternate plumage, was in the e/s field,
along with 14 Killdeers, with 2 more Killdeers in the w/s field. While
Thanks to Keith Cashman, I hightailed it out to the sod fields on Mill La.,
just n/o Sound Ave and saw the single A.Golden Plover he found earlier
today. The bird, still in mostly alternate plumage, was in the e/s field,
along with 14 Killdeers, with 2 more Killdeers in the w/s field. While
Arriving at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge during high tide in the bay,
Richard Haimes and I started at the n/end of the East Pond and walked the
w/side to where the flats/mud stopped, allowing us to be able to scope most
of the birds near The Ruarnt. There weren't many birds in attendance, with
(3)
Arriving at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge during high tide in the bay,
Richard Haimes and I started at the n/end of the East Pond and walked the
w/side to where the flats/mud stopped, allowing us to be able to scope most
of the birds near The Ruarnt. There weren't many birds in attendance, with
(3)
This afternoon, while on a non-birding trip to Rocky Point, I came across 5
T.V's. on & over the sod field located in Wading River, at the intersection
of Route 25 A & Hulse Landing Rd. Four of them were on the ground,
clustered around a carcass (with only one actively feeding) while the fifth
This afternoon, while on a non-birding trip to Rocky Point, I came across 5
T.V's. on over the sod field located in Wading River, at the intersection
of Route 25 A Hulse Landing Rd. Four of them were on the ground,
clustered around a carcass (with only one actively feeding) while the fifth
bird
At ~ 2:30 this afternoon, while floating in our Condo's pool, I observed a
group of 7 Turkey Vultures slowly passing overhead.
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At ~ 2:30 this afternoon, while floating in our Condo's pool, I observed a
group of 7 Turkey Vultures slowly passing overhead.
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Yesterday, at ~ 6 PM, I was taking chicken off the grill, when I heard what
sounded more like a Raven's call than that of an A. Crow. Looking around I
saw neither species, but did see a Peregrine Falcon flying directly
overhead !
Cheers,
Bob
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Yesterday, at ~ 6 PM, I was taking chicken off the grill, when I heard what
sounded more like a Raven's call than that of an A. Crow. Looking around I
saw neither species, but did see a Peregrine Falcon flying directly
overhead !
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Since 7/18, I have tried at least 4 X to get a photo of a perched E.
Meadowlark, drenched in sunlight, and of course, with his head back,
singing ! Arriving ~ 0830, and spending a little more than 3 hours Friday
AM looking, I'm still without that photograph ! Although I saw ~ 8
Meadowlarks spread
Since 7/18, I have tried at least 4 X to get a photo of a perched E.
Meadowlark, drenched in sunlight, and of course, with his head back,
singing ! Arriving ~ 0830, and spending a little more than 3 hours Friday
AM looking, I'm still without that photograph ! Although I saw ~ 8
Meadowlarks spread
I want to thank both Paul Sweet and Shai Mitra for the quick course in Bird
Anatomy, in response to my post of 7/18, when I incorrectly referred to the
birds knee, rather than it's ankle...a mistake, I don't think I'll make
again ! I also have the feeling, that by getting the correct terminology
After the-5 PM Mass on Saturday, I visited the above and saw the following:
1) At the S/W/end along the fence line, at the intersection of Line Rd.
there were (4) Cedar Waxwings, a few Chipping Sparrows, and a single
Grasshopper Sparrow. This is the 1st of this specie I can remember finding
in
After the-5 PM Mass on Saturday, I visited the above and saw the following:
1) At the S/W/end along the fence line, at the intersection of Line Rd.
there were (4) Cedar Waxwings, a few Chipping Sparrows, and a single
Grasshopper Sparrow. This is the 1st of this specie I can remember finding
in
Over breakfast, my doctor (Michael Dempsey) called with good news, and I in
turn, was able to share my good news re: the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, who
was having her breakfast around the patio, while we were talking !
And now for my "2 cents" concerning the ID question posed by the Arie
Over breakfast, my doctor (Michael Dempsey) called with good news, and I in
turn, was able to share my good news re: the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, who
was having her breakfast around the patio, while we were talking !
And now for my 2 cents concerning the ID question posed by the Arie
The reason I couldn't find the complete date in 2009, was because it
happened in 2008 ! Thanks to the many birders who responded to my queries,
I now know it must have been between 5/18/08 and 5/24/08.
Bruised, but not broken,
Bob
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The reason I couldn't find the complete date in 2009, was because it
happened in 2008 ! Thanks to the many birders who responded to my queries,
I now know it must have been between 5/18/08 and 5/24/08.
Bruised, but not broken,
Bob
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On the 4th day, after this gorgeous female Red Phalarope was discovered by
Bob Anderson this past Friday, I finally had time to try for the bird. A
doctor's appointment chewed up half my morning, but once on the road, the
only thoughts in my mind were meeting up with the phalarope, and not
meeting
On the 4th day, after this gorgeous female Red Phalarope was discovered by
Bob Anderson this past Friday, I finally had time to try for the bird. A
doctor's appointment chewed up half my morning, but once on the road, the
only thoughts in my mind were meeting up with the phalarope, and not
meeting
I went to sleep last night dreaming of Sabine's Gull. I left the house this
morning with the hope of seeing a Sabine's Gull on a day the temperature
would be in the 80's, and without having to travel to the Niagara Frontier
to see it !
During the ~ 4 hours I spent at Breezy Point, I did not get
I went to sleep last night dreaming of Sabine's Gull. I left the house this
morning with the hope of seeing a Sabine's Gull on a day the temperature
would be in the 80's, and without having to travel to the Niagara Frontier
to see it !
During the ~ 4 hours I spent at Breezy Point, I did not get
Last Saturday I tried for the Black-necked Stilt (for all of about 15
minutes) at the Smith's Point Marina, on my way west to watch grandson # 3
play in a CYO basketball game...his team succeeded, mine didn't ! Today I
tried again for the bird, with the same results, except I had a few more
Last Saturday I tried for the Black-necked Stilt (for all of about 15
minutes) at the Smith's Point Marina, on my way west to watch grandson # 3
play in a CYO basketball game...his team succeeded, mine didn't ! Today I
tried again for the bird, with the same results, except I had a few more
This past Sunday & Monday, ~ 40 intrepid birders sailed to "glory", out of
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, aboard the Brooklyn VI, a vessel that proved to
be quite seaworthy ! This trip came to fruition, under the banner of See
Life Paulagics, led by Paul Guris, Doug Gochfeld and Sean Sime.
We left the
This past Sunday Monday, ~ 40 intrepid birders sailed to glory, out of
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, aboard the Brooklyn VI, a vessel that proved to
be quite seaworthy ! This trip came to fruition, under the banner of See
Life Paulagics, led by Paul Guris, Doug Gochfeld and Sean Sime.
We left the
Dave Larsen was a "post-doc" working in the Chemistry Department at the
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Camp Upton, Suffolk Co., when I first met
him. He was a serious birder, and therefore, I was not surprised, when he
chose to try for the Little Egret, to open up our day... knowing full well
Dave Larsen was a post-doc working in the Chemistry Department at the
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Camp Upton, Suffolk Co., when I first met
him. He was a serious birder, and therefore, I was not surprised, when he
chose to try for the Little Egret, to open up our day... knowing full well
that
As planned on last night, when we only heard the bird, I returned to the
Avalon Woods East Farms Preserve this morning to try to see the bird, which
I did on 4 separate occasions, twice while the bird was singing ! It was
fun to see him throw his head back, mandibles opening, and hear the bird's
As planned on last night, when we only heard the bird, I returned to the
Avalon Woods East Farms Preserve this morning to try to see the bird, which
I did on 4 separate occasions, twice while the bird was singing ! It was
fun to see him throw his head back, mandibles opening, and hear the bird's
Today, after a very late start (~ 4:15 PM) I ventured to the Avalon Woods
East Farms Preserve located in Head of the Harbor, Suffolk Co., in search
of the Kentucky Warbler found by Mathews & Keith Cashman this morning.
Armed with Keith's mention of the Yellow Trail, deep hollow & huge boulder,
Today, after a very late start (~ 4:15 PM) I ventured to the Avalon Woods
East Farms Preserve located in Head of the Harbor, Suffolk Co., in search
of the Kentucky Warbler found by Mathews Keith Cashman this morning.
Armed with Keith's mention of the Yellow Trail, deep hollow huge boulder,
Make that 19 years [?]
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Willie Becker asked me to post the above, which he saw at Captree Island,
near the 1st bench, on Thursday,May 21, in the afternoon.
Cheers,
Bob
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