There were many common redpolls in mixed flock of goldfinch and siskins
yesterday even feeding on ground w juncos and WT sparrows. Sporadic reports
over the last week so they are likely hanging around. Best spot seems to be in
trees just at the left turn off, from the paved road (past the RVs)
Pretty dead. At the model airplane field, just four Am. Tree Sparrows and a
Red tail.
At the nature center, just a bunch of House Sparrows and a Chickadee.
No owls to report.
On the cap, a couple more Red tails.
At the train station, a few gulls and a Common Merg.
At Mariandale, no close
Pretty dead. At the model airplane field, just four Am. Tree Sparrows and a
Red tail.
At the nature center, just a bunch of House Sparrows and a Chickadee.
No owls to report.
On the cap, a couple more Red tails.
At the train station, a few gulls and a Common Merg.
At Mariandale, no close
Long-tailed duck being seen again at Croton boat ramp now. Black scoter in
Croton Bay beyond RR bridge.
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Not as birdy as yesterday.
Parking lot adjacent and just west of the model airplane field: around 2:00pm,
2 Pipits, a few dozen Horned Larks, two adult Lapland Longspurs.
Adult male Purple Finch at the feeders at the Nature Center.
No sign of the Rough-leg. One very tame Red tail hanging
Not as birdy as yesterday.
Parking lot adjacent and just west of the model airplane field: around 2:00pm,
2 Pipits, a few dozen Horned Larks, two adult Lapland Longspurs.
Adult male Purple Finch at the feeders at the Nature Center.
No sign of the Rough-leg. One very tame Red tail hanging
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175 Horned Larks, 3 American Pipits, and 2 Lapland Longspurs. Near the model
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A quick afternoon trip back to the point yielded light phased rough legged hawk
kiting over landfill.
My first in Westchester in a while. Harrier count was at 4. Also 5 eastern blue
bird and hermit thrush at upper parking lot pines. Still larks and buntings by
ball field
L. Trachtenberg
Bronx Brendan and I left our usual haunts at Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx
yesterday morning and traveled north to Croton Point Park.
Highlights were several Bald Eagles, both perched and overhead, a Long-eared
Owl, Eastern Meadowlarks and two male Northern Harriers working the former
landfill.
Bronx Brendan and I left our usual haunts at Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx
yesterday morning and traveled north to Croton Point Park.
Highlights were several Bald Eagles, both perched and overhead, a Long-eared
Owl, Eastern Meadowlarks and two male Northern Harriers working the former
landfill.
Nine immature bald eagles and one adult bald eagle were in Croton Bay this
morning on the rising tide, seven at once on the sandbar W of the RR bridge. Up
to a dozen horned larks and a continuing flock of 30+ American pipits on and
around the main landfill as well as an immature female harrier.
Nine immature bald eagles and one adult bald eagle were in Croton Bay this
morning on the rising tide, seven at once on the sandbar W of the RR bridge. Up
to a dozen horned larks and a continuing flock of 30+ American pipits on and
around the main landfill as well as an immature female harrier.
6 snow buntings were seen atop main landfill this morning at Croton Point
County Park in Westchester County.
Also seen was a flock of 32 American Pipits along road south of main landfill.
eBird link to other sightings
at Croton Point today:
6 snow buntings were seen atop main landfill this morning at Croton Point
County Park in Westchester County. Feeding in the roadside grasses and waiting
for very last moment to fly up at approach of passing runners and dog walkers
and them circling back around to the roadside again.
Also seen
6 snow buntings were seen atop main landfill this morning at Croton Point
County Park in Westchester County. Feeding in the roadside grasses and waiting
for very last moment to fly up at approach of passing runners and dog walkers
and them circling back around to the roadside again.
Also seen
6 snow buntings were seen atop main landfill this morning at Croton Point
County Park in Westchester County.
Also seen was a flock of 32 American Pipits along road south of main landfill.
eBird link to other sightings
at Croton Point today:
Saw Mill River Audubon's regular 4th Monday walk today at Croton Point Park
enjoyed a beautiful fall morning and plenty of bird activity with:
* at least 12 different Vesper Sparrows, all along SE corner of landfill
edge.
* 9 different White-crowned Sparrows (all 1st yr birds), located in
Saw Mill River Audubon's regular 4th Monday walk today at Croton Point Park
enjoyed a beautiful fall morning and plenty of bird activity with:
* at least 12 different Vesper Sparrows, all along SE corner of landfill
edge.
* 9 different White-crowned Sparrows (all 1st yr birds), located in
The rain over the last few days left some puddles in the park including up by
the airplane field. Charlie Roberto passes on he had an excellent Westchester
find of pectoral sandpiper in one of them about 9:00 this am. Also seen in
grass in the area of air field were single vesper and Lincoln's
The rain over the last few days left some puddles in the park including up by
the airplane field. Charlie Roberto passes on he had an excellent Westchester
find of pectoral sandpiper in one of them about 9:00 this am. Also seen in
grass in the area of air field were single vesper and Lincoln's
For you sparrow folks the Point was active this afternoon. Besides the landfill
only a portion of which I walked, other productive areas by were grass by
(never used) swimming pool, the grassy knoll (b/w the gazebo and the road to
the nature center) and the "low" road w the wine cellars:
For you sparrow folks the Point was active this afternoon. Besides the landfill
only a portion of which I walked, other productive areas by were grass by
(never used) swimming pool, the grassy knoll (b/w the gazebo and the road to
the nature center) and the low road w the wine cellars:
Saw Mill River Audubon's regular 4th Mon walk at Croton Point this morning
had following highlights (eBird list link below):
* two late Baltimore Orioles feeding on Virginia creeper berries on wooded
slope of airplane field across from ballfield parking.
* first of the season white-throated
Saw Mill River Audubon's regular 4th Mon walk at Croton Point this morning
had following highlights (eBird list link below):
* two late Baltimore Orioles feeding on Virginia creeper berries on wooded
slope of airplane field across from ballfield parking.
* first of the season white-throated
Yesterday from 330-5 pm was fairly productive. Anne Swaim and I had first of
fall American pipit (2) including one who posed on the landfill path for still
and video. Other highlights were pine warbler, several flocks of waxwings at
least 60 birds total, 7 RT hummingbirds in various jewelweed
Yesterday from 330-5 pm was fairly productive. Anne Swaim and I had first of
fall American pipit (2) including one who posed on the landfill path for still
and video. Other highlights were pine warbler, several flocks of waxwings at
least 60 birds total, 7 RT hummingbirds in various jewelweed
Northern Harrier hunting successfully in brief stop at CPP this a.m.
L. Trachtenberg
Ossining
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Northern Harrier hunting successfully in brief stop at CPP this a.m.
L. Trachtenberg
Ossining
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During a few hours at the park w Charlie Roberto it was fairly active this
morning with migrants. Hit a few "pockets" but likely missed more, 9 warbler
species including Nashville, Pine, magnolia, Parula, and a late Yellow. Heard
at least 2 BB cuckoo but would not make an appearance. Also of
During a few hours at the park w Charlie Roberto it was fairly active this
morning with migrants. Hit a few pockets but likely missed more, 9 warbler
species including Nashville, Pine, magnolia, Parula, and a late Yellow. Heard
at least 2 BB cuckoo but would not make an appearance. Also of note
Larry,
At the Fire Island Hawk Watch we have seen Merlins attack just about
anything in their paths, including Peregrines. We have also seen
Peregrines attack much larger birds - a Canada Goose, on one occasion.
But my fondest memory of Merlin attacks was when one tried for a Kestrel
that
Larry,
At the Fire Island Hawk Watch we have seen Merlins attack just about
anything in their paths, including Peregrines. We have also seen
Peregrines attack much larger birds - a Canada Goose, on one occasion.
But my fondest memory of Merlin attacks was when one tried for a Kestrel
that
7 a.m. drinking my coffee on the bench at swimming beach looking at a lone
bobbing spotted sandpiper (still a lot of spots), when I notice another
unidentified shorebird crossing the bay. Two falcons appear out of nowhere
chasing it unsuccessfully. On the way back and over land the smaller one
7 a.m. drinking my coffee on the bench at swimming beach looking at a lone
bobbing spotted sandpiper (still a lot of spots), when I notice another
unidentified shorebird crossing the bay. Two falcons appear out of nowhere
chasing it unsuccessfully. On the way back and over land the smaller one
on the landfill on Saturday morning there was grasshopper sp. (perched and
singing); 4 savannah sp., +/- 23 bobolink males in molt; and by ball field (at
park entrance) willow flycatcher singing continuously
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Encouraged to see adult grasshopper sparrow carrying food this morning to
fledglings atop the landfill grassland habitat at Croton Point Park.
Brief video clip link below of adult with food:
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Three fledglings heard nearby, one seen, with another nearby adult.
Also
Encouraged to see adult grasshopper sparrow carrying food this morning to
fledglings atop the landfill grassland habitat at Croton Point Park.
Brief video clip link below of adult with food:
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Three fledglings heard nearby, one seen, with another nearby adult.
Also
A solitary sandpiper was feeding at puddle by ball field at entrance to park
this am. Seems early
L. Trachtenberg
Ossining
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A solitary sandpiper was feeding at puddle by ball field at entrance to park
this am. Seems early
L. Trachtenberg
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With a fantastic lineup and fantastic weather for the Clearwater Festival I
took the opportunity to twice walk the landfill. Highlights were numerous
bobolinks, 2 grasshopper sparrow, 1 meadowlark (I have heard there are as many
as 4). Not sure where else in Westchester county those species
With a fantastic lineup and fantastic weather for the Clearwater Festival I
took the opportunity to twice walk the landfill. Highlights were numerous
bobolinks, 2 grasshopper sparrow, 1 meadowlark (I have heard there are as many
as 4). Not sure where else in Westchester county those species
At least 24 bobolinks seen on Croton Point Park's main landfill this am
including three observed singing males and one male seen in song display
flight. Two different grasshopper sparrows singing with a third one seen
perched in different area of landfill. An eastern meadowlark was also seen
At least 24 bobolinks seen on Croton Point Park's main landfill this am
including three observed singing males and one male seen in song display
flight. Two different grasshopper sparrows singing with a third one seen
perched in different area of landfill. An eastern meadowlark was also seen
Cpp picks up another Westchester rarity a cattle egret presently in ball field
at entrance to park feeding near Canada geese
L. Trachtenberg
Ossining
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Cpp picks up another Westchester rarity a cattle egret presently in ball field
at entrance to park feeding near Canada geese
L. Trachtenberg
Ossining
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On Saturday 3/29 highlights of a Saw Mill River Audubon trip to Edith Read were:
1 American Widgeon
18 White-winged Scoter
20 Long-tailed Duck
1 Osprey
14 Common Goldeneye
2 Hooded Merganser
1 Red-throated Loon
2 Common Loon
11 Horned Grebe
1 NORTHERN GANNET (sitting on the water)
1 Hairy
On Saturday 3/29 highlights of a Saw Mill River Audubon trip to Edith Read were:
1 American Widgeon
18 White-winged Scoter
20 Long-tailed Duck
1 Osprey
14 Common Goldeneye
2 Hooded Merganser
1 Red-throated Loon
2 Common Loon
11 Horned Grebe
1 NORTHERN GANNET (sitting on the water)
1 Hairy
> In a brief stop at Croton Point Park this morning I did not see the snipe
> that had been seen and photographed yesterday afternoon on the ball field as
> you drive in, but there were 12 GW Teal and 6 killdeer there (as well as
> numerous robins, mallards, Canada geese and about 80 ring
In a brief stop at Croton Point Park this morning I did not see the snipe
that had been seen and photographed yesterday afternoon on the ball field as
you drive in, but there were 12 GW Teal and 6 killdeer there (as well as
numerous robins, mallards, Canada geese and about 80 ring billed
Beautiful calm morning ducks on the move. In cove left (west) of swimming beach
60+/- ring necked ducks, 13 GW teal, 6 gr. scaup, 4 comm. golden eye, mallards
and buffleheads. Along river itself walking south along the "sea" wall 30+/-
comm. golden eye, some more ring neck, and tucked in cove
Beautiful calm morning ducks on the move. In cove left (west) of swimming beach
60+/- ring necked ducks, 13 GW teal, 6 gr. scaup, 4 comm. golden eye, mallards
and buffleheads. Along river itself walking south along the sea wall 30+/-
comm. golden eye, some more ring neck, and tucked in cove 21
This afternoon at croton point park the landfill had a Merlin and roosting
elsewhere in the park were great horned at rest and eastern screech up and down
in its hole. Still good numbers of eagles around on ice in both bays and a few
soaring; numbers should increase w freeze this week. Very
This afternoon at croton point park the landfill had a Merlin and roosting
elsewhere in the park were great horned at rest and eastern screech up and down
in its hole. Still good numbers of eagles around on ice in both bays and a few
soaring; numbers should increase w freeze this week. Very
On ice edge at croton point bay (off beach) at 820 a.m. there are 27 bald
eagles sitting in the ice / water edge
L. Trachtenberg
Ossining NY
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On ice edge at croton point bay (off beach) at 820 a.m. there are 27 bald
eagles sitting in the ice / water edge
L. Trachtenberg
Ossining NY
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There is an adult male red-headed woodpecker in oaks by shed/gazebo in
airplane field area. Showing well
L. Trachtenberg
Ossining, NY
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Eight of us birded Croton Point County Park this morning. There were
pockets of good bird activity in places sheltered from the wind off the
Hudson.
Along the brushy edge between the ballfield parking and the landfill: flock
of 30+ American goldfinches, 5 Fox sparrows together, a Common
Flock of 42 snow buntings in ball field area when you first drive in; kestrel
on post and also a harrier in landfill; and a Great horned owl sitting in the
open just off road near tent camp area
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Flock of 42 snow buntings in ball field area when you first drive in; kestrel
on post and also a harrier in landfill; and a Great horned owl sitting in the
open just off road near tent camp area
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Charlie Roberto reports that Lapland Longspur and Eastern Meadowlark (one each)
and many American Pipits were well seen on landfill this morning.
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Charlie Roberto reports that Lapland Longspur and Eastern Meadowlark (one each)
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The park was productive this morning. In addition to lingering palm warblers
(eastern and western) ruby and golden crowned kinglets, savannah, white
throated and song sparrows, many eastern bluebirds, we had excellent looks on
the landfill of a single Lapland longspur; Cooperative enough for
The park was productive this morning. In addition to lingering palm warblers
(eastern and western) ruby and golden crowned kinglets, savannah, white
throated and song sparrows, many eastern bluebirds, we had excellent looks on
the landfill of a single Lapland longspur; Cooperative enough for
Dusk at Croton Point County Park tonight, a harrier skimming the grass tops
put up a flock of 27 snow buntings which landed on a nearby gravel path
offering a great scope view. Three American pipit flyovers as well.
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Dusk at Croton Point County Park tonight, a harrier skimming the grass tops
put up a flock of 27 snow buntings which landed on a nearby gravel path
offering a great scope view. Three American pipit flyovers as well.
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The standing native grasses left unmown this fall on the Croton Point main
landfill are continually to attract and feed a nice show of sparrows.
The best activity was again on the south side of landfill along the gravel
paths in the morning: good numbers of savannah (40+) and song sparrows
(20+)
The standing native grasses left unmown this fall on the Croton Point main
landfill are continually to attract and feed a nice show of sparrows.
The best activity was again on the south side of landfill along the gravel
paths in the morning: good numbers of savannah (40+) and song sparrows
(20+)
Sorry to double post but forgot of corse numerous white throated sparrows (over
last week there have also been white crowned but we didn't see any). We also
had numerous ruby crowned kinglets, (2) towhee and small flock waxwings. At CPP
again briefly this am and have had single bobolink and
CPP main landfill very active w sparrows yesterday. Literally dozens of
Savannah's and Song. One vesper, great looks. At least 8-10 swamp. Off the
landfill one field; many chipping around, 6 junco, others had a Lincoln's.
Warblers limited to large numbers of yellow rumped; several palm and a
CPP main landfill very active w sparrows yesterday. Literally dozens of
Savannah's and Song. One vesper, great looks. At least 8-10 swamp. Off the
landfill one field; many chipping around, 6 junco, others had a Lincoln's.
Warblers limited to large numbers of yellow rumped; several palm and a
Sorry to double post but forgot of corse numerous white throated sparrows (over
last week there have also been white crowned but we didn't see any). We also
had numerous ruby crowned kinglets, (2) towhee and small flock waxwings. At CPP
again briefly this am and have had single bobolink and
A nice mixture of birds on walk out to Teller's Point from upper parking area:
warbling and red eyed vireos, blue gray gnatcatchers, cedar waxwings, downy and
hairy WP (and northern flickers), balt. oriole, house and carolina wren, a
surprising red breasted nuthatch, and warblers: yellow,
A nice mixture of birds on walk out to Teller's Point from upper parking area:
warbling and red eyed vireos, blue gray gnatcatchers, cedar waxwings, downy and
hairy WP (and northern flickers), balt. oriole, house and carolina wren, a
surprising red breasted nuthatch, and warblers: yellow,
Yesterday midday Karalyn Lamb found an UPLAND SP on the CPP main landfill
relocated by her and Charlie Roberto around 7 pm. Unfortunately an intensive
search this a.m w/ Charlie and Anne Swaim from 6:30-7:30 a.m. -- they were
still at it when work interfered with my day -- did not turn up the
Yesterday midday Karalyn Lamb found an UPLAND SP on the CPP main landfill
relocated by her and Charlie Roberto around 7 pm. Unfortunately an intensive
search this a.m w/ Charlie and Anne Swaim from 6:30-7:30 a.m. -- they were
still at it when work interfered with my day -- did not turn up the
During a late afternoon (530-630) walk on the landfill I was able to see all
four target birds who appear to be breeding in the park: savannah (3+) and
grasshopper (2, one perched and singing) sparrow, bobolink (appear to be many);
eastern meadowlark (1 seen). Thanks are due to several people
During a late afternoon (530-630) walk on the landfill I was able to see all
four target birds who appear to be breeding in the park: savannah (3+) and
grasshopper (2, one perched and singing) sparrow, bobolink (appear to be many);
eastern meadowlark (1 seen). Thanks are due to several people
A too brief walk on a beautiful morning yielded two meadowlarks on the main
landfill; sun hitting their yellow breast during telltale flight.
Great horned owls have again bred successfully in the park
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A too brief walk on a beautiful morning yielded two meadowlarks on the main
landfill; sun hitting their yellow breast during telltale flight.
Great horned owls have again bred successfully in the park
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Good views this morning of the active Cliff Swallow nests on the Rt 9/9A Croton
River bridge. Viewed from the Croton River shoreline within Van Cortlandt
Manor. (The nests are on the upstream, eastern side of the bridge.) A Green
Heron was also seen here along the Croton River shoreline.
Good views this morning of the active Cliff Swallow nests on the Rt 9/9A Croton
River bridge. Viewed from the Croton River shoreline within Van Cortlandt
Manor. (The nests are on the upstream, eastern side of the bridge.) A Green
Heron was also seen here along the Croton River shoreline.
A black-bellied plover was feeding on the low tide mud flats by the Croton
train station 8:30-9:00am morning with a group of three killdeer.
Two eastern kingbirds were flycatching and vocalizing nearby and a group of
eight Canada goose goslings (perhaps a week old) were also seen with two
nearby
A black-bellied plover was feeding on the low tide mud flats by the Croton
train station 8:30-9:00am morning with a group of three killdeer.
Two eastern kingbirds were flycatching and vocalizing nearby and a group of
eight Canada goose goslings (perhaps a week old) were also seen with two
nearby
Adding to peter post's post for croton point, of note were:
Rough winged, barn + tree swallow
Brown creeper
GB heron
Several killdeer
Cooper's hawk
Pine warbler
Golden crowned kinglet
RB nuthatch
And seen on landfill (not by our group) were 2 meadowlarks
At croton train station
Amer. widgeon (2)
Red-necked Grebe 1
Horned Grebe 1
Common Loons 2
Red-throated Loon 12
Wilson's Snipe
Great Egret
Laughing Gull (rare here)
Plus the usual bluebirds, kestrels. etc.
Charlie Roberto
Kyle Bardwell
Larry Trachtenberg
John Grant
Chis Drury
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Red-necked Grebe 1
Horned Grebe 1
Common Loons 2
Red-throated Loon 12
Wilson's Snipe
Great Egret
Laughing Gull (rare here)
Plus the usual bluebirds, kestrels. etc.
Charlie Roberto
Kyle Bardwell
Larry Trachtenberg
John Grant
Chis Drury
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Vesper Sparrow still present near model airplane field with about 12-20
Savannah Sparrows and 1 Field Sparrow. Other birds present in the area:
1 American Kestrel
1 Killdeer
American Robins
European Starlings
Song Sparrows
Northern Flickers
Carolina Wren
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-bellied
Vesper Sparrow still present near model airplane field with about 12-20
Savannah Sparrows and 1 Field Sparrow. Other birds present in the area:
1 American Kestrel
1 Killdeer
American Robins
European Starlings
Song Sparrows
Northern Flickers
Carolina Wren
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-bellied
>> Sunday afternoon 1130 am-1 pm:
>> 3 meadowlarks and counted 31 in pipits on cap. Pipit flock has been around
>> since late fall; elsewhere in park: creeper, rb nuthatch, a perched and
>> preening F Merlin and two bald eagle; kingfisher at railroad boat launch;
>> waterfowl scarce
>>
>> L
Sunday afternoon 1130 am-1 pm:
3 meadowlarks and counted 31 in pipits on cap. Pipit flock has been around
since late fall; elsewhere in park: creeper, rb nuthatch, a perched and
preening F Merlin and two bald eagle; kingfisher at railroad boat launch;
waterfowl scarce
L Trachtenberg
Morning spent birding at Croton Point Park in Westchester County offered some
nice highlights including: 330+ Snow Geese on high flyover heading SE at 9:50
am, a Peregrine Falcon bathing in large puddle by ball field before entrance,
large Am. Pipit flock (42 seen today) continuing on landfill,
Morning spent birding at Croton Point Park in Westchester County offered some
nice highlights including: 330+ Snow Geese on high flyover heading SE at 9:50
am, a Peregrine Falcon bathing in large puddle by ball field before entrance,
large Am. Pipit flock (42 seen today) continuing on landfill,
Below is species list from this morning's birding
at Croton Point County Park, Westchester County,
by group from Saw Mill River Audubon.
(details/numbers at eBird)
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Mallard
Common Merganser
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Northern Harrier
Tremendous movement underway at Croton Point Park this am of Am Pipits, variety
of Sparrows, three Merlin's, imm Goshawk, and more. Complete list later but
highlight, so far, is Lapland Longspur presently on model airplane field.
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NYSbirds-L List Info:
spent about 4 hours birding croton point park today. Noticeable difference
in bird density and variety from yesterday. Highlights included a Great
Horned Owl, ~12 Hermit Thrushes, 2 Palm Warblers, 1 Blue-grey Gnatcatcher, 1
Blue-headed Vireo, 1 Meadowlark, Great and Snowy Egrets, 2 Broad
spent about 4 hours birding croton point park today. Noticeable difference
in bird density and variety from yesterday. Highlights included a Great
Horned Owl, ~12 Hermit Thrushes, 2 Palm Warblers, 1 Blue-grey Gnatcatcher, 1
Blue-headed Vireo, 1 Meadowlark, Great and Snowy Egrets, 2 Broad
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