[nysbirds-l] 4 different sized, yellow-legged, shorebirds feeding within 50' of each other, and an additional surprise !

This afternoon, I checked the sod fields within and across from the Riverhead Trapezium, with Killdeer and Least Sandpiper being the only shorebirds seen. In comparison, results at a nearby farm pond in Northville were much better. Single Lesser Yellowlegs, Pectoral, Spotted and Least Sandpipers

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox -Gone?

Tom Burke and I enjoyed nice views of the Curlew Sandpiper for an hour during which the Curlew took 3 flights with some peeps out towards the sea, each time ultimately returning to the flats. Around 7 pm, while watching with John Shemilt, the bird took off on its own and headed straight out to

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue (Suffolk) County Park shorebirds

I set out for the flats at Cupsogue this morning at dawn - I found at least six Marbled Godwits out there, as well as one Whimbrel, several "western" Willets, and a Pectoral Sandpiper among the 51 species of birds and 17 species of shorebirds. I saw exactly two Common Terns. Richard Kaskan

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Baird's Sandpiper -yes

Tom Burke and I were just watching the Baird's Sandpiper at Jones Beach West End in the drier pool as viewed from the bird blind halfway between field 2 and Roosevelt Nature Center. {3 pm} Gail Benson -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach-- Baird's yes (then gone)

Jones Beach pools between Nature Center and West End #2. About an hour after Dave left, the Baird's put in a brief appearance and was almost immediately spooked by the "resident" Peregrine Falcon which was active the entire morning. After this latest pass, the birds returned again, but no

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Nassau County - Wilson's Phalarope & Baird's Sandpipers no, Whimbrel yes

This morning from about 6:45 to 10 several people checked out the ponds / grass flats between WE1 and 2 in the dunes. No Baird's or Wilson's Phalarope, and some observed that shorebird numbers were way down from previous days. Present were a couple of White-rumped Sandpipers, juvenile Stilt

[nysbirds-l] NYC Osprey migration and other sightings.

James Knox and I have been observing a steady movement of Osprey over the Hudson River from the overlook in Inwood Hill Park. 50minutes of observation produced 25+ individuals and they keep coming . Other species observed migrating over the river included: Bald Eagle, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Great

[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Curlew Sand continues

On the W side of Mecox Inlet in Watermill (Suffolk). Favors the dark mud, catching lots of worms. Still in good color. 2 White-rumps and a fly over Whimbrel. Angus Wilson, New York City & The Springs, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Nassau County - Wilson's Phalarope Baird's Sandpipers no, Whimbrel yes

This morning from about 6:45 to 10 several people checked out the ponds / grass flats between WE1 and 2 in the dunes. No Baird's or Wilson's Phalarope, and some observed that shorebird numbers were way down from previous days. Present were a couple of White-rumped Sandpipers, juvenile Stilt

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach-- Baird's yes (then gone)

Jones Beach pools between Nature Center and West End #2. About an hour after Dave left, the Baird's put in a brief appearance and was almost immediately spooked by the resident Peregrine Falcon which was active the entire morning. After this latest pass, the birds returned again, but no

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Baird's Sandpiper -yes

Tom Burke and I were just watching the Baird's Sandpiper at Jones Beach West End in the drier pool as viewed from the bird blind halfway between field 2 and Roosevelt Nature Center. {3 pm} Gail Benson -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue (Suffolk) County Park shorebirds

I set out for the flats at Cupsogue this morning at dawn - I found at least six Marbled Godwits out there, as well as one Whimbrel, several western Willets, and a Pectoral Sandpiper among the 51 species of birds and 17 species of shorebirds. I saw exactly two Common Terns. Richard Kaskan

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox -Gone?

Tom Burke and I enjoyed nice views of the Curlew Sandpiper for an hour during which the Curlew took 3 flights with some peeps out towards the sea, each time ultimately returning to the flats. Around 7 pm, while watching with John Shemilt, the bird took off on its own and headed straight out to

[nysbirds-l] 4 different sized, yellow-legged, shorebirds feeding within 50' of each other, and an additional surprise !

This afternoon, I checked the sod fields within and across from the Riverhead Trapezium, with Killdeer and Least Sandpiper being the only shorebirds seen. In comparison, results at a nearby farm pond in Northville were much better. Single Lesser Yellowlegs, Pectoral, Spotted and Least Sandpipers