Lots of birds were on the move over the region last night, and many were still
moving for the first few hours of the day.
Common themes between most places I went were influxes in Fox Sparrow (~20
scattered around several locations), and Dark-eyed Junco, and a latish hit of
Hermit Thrushes.
The previously reported FRANKLIN'S GULLS (two first-winter birds) and
BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE at the south end of Squaw Island, Buffalo were joined
by a second KITTIWAKE this morning. All four of these birds, at various
times, were at close-focus or closer range. Just spectacular and well worth
A cold weather front brought out some typical November migrants in good numbers
at West End this morning. Highlights included Red-winged Blackbird (4,400),
Robin (1200), and American Goldfinch (175). Present in small numbers were Rusty
Blackbird (10), American Pipit (9), and Purple Finch (3).
Dickcissel at the West 86th Street Pinetum playground.
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Dickcissel at the West 86th Street Pinetum playground.
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A cold weather front brought out some typical November migrants in good numbers
at West End this morning. Highlights included Red-winged Blackbird (4,400),
Robin (1200), and American Goldfinch (175). Present in small numbers were Rusty
Blackbird (10), American Pipit (9), and Purple Finch (3).
The previously reported FRANKLIN'S GULLS (two first-winter birds) and
BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE at the south end of Squaw Island, Buffalo were joined
by a second KITTIWAKE this morning. All four of these birds, at various
times, were at close-focus or closer range. Just spectacular and well worth