[nysbirds-l] Montauk and Shinnecock

A few birds to add to today's posts from out east: At Montauk Point from 7:45-9:30, most of the sea ducks were far offshore, but there were 350 or so Razorbills around the point, with multiple groups of 15 or more birds flying east and many others on the water. A 2nd winter Iceland Gull flew

[nysbirds-l] More Shinnecock seabirds, plus Cupsogue

This morning the seabird show continued at Shinnecock. From 6:30-7:30 a.m. at least 120 shearwaters were off the Inlet, many at fairly close range off the East Jetty. I estimated about 70 of these were Cory's Shearwaters, and 50 Greater Shearwaters. There were also at least 80 Wilson's

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Seabirds

There was a good showing of summer seabirds at Shinnecock Inlet from 5-6 p.m. today. Conservative estimates are 12 Greater Shearwaters, 12 Cory's Shearwaters, 2 Sooty Shearwaters, and 8 Wilson's Storm-petrels. The birds were lolling around, making estimates difficult. Several shearwaters

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Seabirds

There was a good showing of summer seabirds at Shinnecock Inlet from 5-6 p.m. today. Conservative estimates are 12 Greater Shearwaters, 12 Cory's Shearwaters, 2 Sooty Shearwaters, and 8 Wilson's Storm-petrels. The birds were lolling around, making estimates difficult. Several shearwaters