[cayugabirds-l] Photos from Today's (August 9th) Shorebird Walk Montezuma NWR, NY
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[nysbirds-l] Today's (August 9th) Shorebird Walk Montezuma NWR Knox-Marcellus and Puddler's Marshes
First I wanted to thank again Wildlife Biologist Linda Ziemba and Visitor Services Manager Andrea VanBeusichem at Montezuma NWR for allowing access to Knox-Marcellus and Puddler's marshes for Today's shorebird walk. We had a total of 54 people turn out for this walk It was a great day to be out, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the 60s and 70s with light winds. There were virtually no bugs, and the paths were in excellent condition for walking. We saw 15 species of shorebirds and at least 55 total species of birds. Below is the ebird list I put together. If you want me to share this list with you in e-bird, please send me your email address. Also, if you saw something that I don't have on the list below please email me because I want to have a comprehensive list of all species seen. Highlights: The RED-NECKED PHALAROPE continues. The bird was first seen in Puddler's Marsh and then re-found at K-M marsh which was much closer for observers. The bird was in basic plumage. We also had a surprise UPLAND SANDPIPER flyover K-M marsh with its bubbly call. The bird landed briefly a few times in the grassy areas of K-M marsh and then disappeared. There were also at least 2 STILT SANDPIPERS, 3 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS and quite a few PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. There were decent numbers of LEAST and SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS and quite a few SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS as well. There were at least 3 KILLDEER. The LESSER YELLOWLEGS continues to be the most common shorebird with only a few GREATER YELLOWLEGS seen. A SOLITARY SANDPIPER was seen by one observer with a SPOTTED SANDPIPER see by a few. Then we get to the dowitchers. There was considerable debate between SHORT-BILLED and LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER among observers for this one bird which was in juvenile plumage. There was another dowitcher that we concluded was SHORT-BILLED. Other birds of note...a juvenile BONAPARTE'S GULL, 10 SANDHILL CRANES, 10 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERONS, 3 GREEN HERONS, and 78 CASPIAN TERNS We also had a dark PEREGRINE FALCON fly by and stir up the shorebirds and a close look at a low-flying NORTHERN HARRIER. See e-bird list below. I am going to post some photos later if they came out decent. I would also like to thank other folks who helped lead this trip by sharing their knowledge and expertise with the large group that showed up. This includes Dave Nutter, Bob McGuire, Ann Mitchell and Gary Kohlenberg. If I left someone out I apologize as I am sure there were others helping too. Below is what I have for the entire group so far entered into e-bird. Again, please let me know if you had any additional species so I can add them. Montezuma NWR--Knox-Marsellus and Puddler Marshes, Seneca, New York, US Aug 9, 2015 8:10 AM - 12:40 PM Protocol: Traveling 2.0 mile(s) Comments:Montezuma Knox-Marcellus and Puddler's Marsh Shorebird Walk, 54 observers. 55 species (+1 other taxa) Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 35estimated numbers Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 1 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 25estimated numbers Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) 35estimated numbers Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 11 flyover bird fairly high up Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 25estimated numbers Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 33 birds flew out of woods on north end of K-M marsh Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 10seen by Puddler's Marsh Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 2 Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 3 Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) 10seen flying into Puddler's Marsh Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 35estimated numbers Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 3 Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) 1 Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) 1seen by at least one observer Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) 3 Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) 350estimated numbers Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) 11 bird flew in over K-M marsh, landed briefly was calling with a soft bubbly quality when flying. long neck, roundish head. Seen by many. Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) 2 Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) 300estimated numbers White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) 3 Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) 15estimated numbers Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) 150estimated numbers Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) 1 Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus) 1positively identified by one observer at least Short-billed/Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus/scolopaceus) 1 Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) 1first seen actively swimming in Puddler's Marsh, later in K-M Marsh. Great views. Bird was in basic plumage, possibly a juvenile as it showed some rust in its streaked back. Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) 1juvenile Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 40estimated numbers Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 3 Caspian
[nysbirds-l] Baird's at Plumb Beach
Tripper just passed along word of a Baird's Sandpiper at Plumb Beach east end. He thinks it's a different individual than the last one: crisper, fresher plumage. He asked me to post because he is not on this forum. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Osprey in New York
To add Dutchess County to the breeding Osprey story, there are no known nesting Ospreys in Dutchess County. We have a record from none other than Franklin Roosevelt of an Osprey nesting in Hyde Park in 1896. The last confirmed county nesting was in 1923 at Tyrrel Lake in Pleasant Valley. There was speculation of nesting in the 1950s overlooking Tivoli South Bay but nothing was ever found. We are hopeful their expansion will eventually reach Dutchess but so far it has not as far as we know. Stan DeOrsey, Monmouth, ME Barbara Butler, Dutchess County, NY John Askildsen wrote: > Besides the obvious locations along the immediate long Island Sound shoreline > of Westchester County where the species is well established, it is > interesting to note that Osprey are likely nesting on perhaps every tall > (120') cell tower in Westchester County. Location does not seem to matter, > either. For example, they nest on probably every cell tower in southern > Westchester along the Hutchinson River Parkway corridor, in plain sight of > the Parkway as well as adjacent very developed residential areas. They nest > in the middle of downtown Mamaroneck in a highly industrialized area, amid > autobody shops, commercial garages, strip malls, etc. They nest north to at > least Byram Lake, Armonk, Town of North Castle, and in the town of Mount > Pleasant, Briarcliff Manor on private property on a cell tower, in the > 'interior' of Westchester. It is likely that they nest even farther north in > Westchester and Putnam County's interior within the "New Croton Watershed" > area. There is a nesting pair at the metro north rail yard within the > boundaries of the Village of Croton-On-Hudson, along the Hudson River, too. > > >Farther north, I have read about a recent nest on a channel marker in the >Hudson within the City of Hudson, NY, Columbia County. While I do not have >data for Dutchess County, I would imagine there are nests here too. >Bannerman's Island, Beacon, NY, would seem like a logical place and for some >reason I think they do nest there. I could be wrong about that. > > >Regards, > > John Askildsen >Millbrook, New York > >-- > >NYSbirds-L List Info: >http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME >http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES >http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > >ARCHIVES: >1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html >2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L >3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > >Please submit your observations to eBird: >http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > >-- > > > > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] [nysbirds] yellow-throated warbler - Prospect Park, Brooklyn details
Re-sending in case my first email shows up as a reply to Andrews message. There is a yellow throated warbler in Prospect Park in Brooklyn at the point. It was first reported by Ryan candee yesterday on Facebook. I searched for it starting at 7 AM and finally found it at 9:45 AM. I observed it for about five minutes before it was chased off by another bird. It was at the eastern most protrusion of the point. Got a few very poor pictures-it was moving around a lot. Good birding, Kai -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] yellow-throated warbler - prospect park, bklyn YES
Relocated On the point 5 minutes ago.
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2015 00:09:36 -0400
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 8-8-2015
From: birdingd...@gmail.com
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A pleasant morning and afternoon was enjoyed on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay
Wildlife Refuge. Made so, by the weather, birds and company. Birding with Tom
Burke, Gail Benson, Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay, Steve Walter, Rex and Renee
Recker and Bob Shriber, we worked both south and north end of the ponds.
An estimated 1500 Semipalmated Sandpipers were the dominant shorebird species
with the remaining species of shorebirds making up another 300 or so birds. The
juvenile numbers are building, especially among the Semipalmated and Leasts. In
total, there were 14 species of shorebirds that most in our group observed. The
list includes:
American OystercatcherBlack-bellied PloverSemipalmated PloverKilldeerSpotted
SandpiperGreater YellowlegsLesser YellowlegsWHIMBRELRuddy TurnstoneLeast
SandpiperWhite-rumped SandpiperPectoral Sandpiper (2 birds)Semipalmated
SandpiperShort-billed Dowitcher
The Pectoral Sandpipers were seen on the bayside off the north dyke late this
afternoon and a calling Whimbrel was a flyover coming in from the bayside
heading south over the pond.
We did not see the Red-necked Phalarope that was reported by Isaac Grant
earlier in the day. The 1 Stilt Sandpiper that I had as recently as Thursday
was also not seen today by anyone in our group. I have been checking on the
arrival and departure of birds all week and based on my observation it seems
that the turnover on the pond is happening quite frequently (favorable winds I
suppose). Tomorrow, could be quite a different day with more or less birds on
the pond.
The non shorebird sightings are nothing much to write about. The usual
waterfowl assortment for this time of the year were present. Isaac, also
reported having Blue-winged Teals this morning but unfortunately no one in my
group were able to connect with any. A good number of Great Blue Herons were on
the pond and nice mix of juvenile Little Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets make a
good study in separating them. The juvenile Peregrine Falcons, now up to three
were their usual nuisance selves, with one female observed buzzing a Glossy
Ibis which received a ding on the forehead.
A couple of notes on shorebirding on the pond this season. The Algae, is making
shorebirding quite the task in terms of counting and observing the birds. Under
normal circumstances, shorebirds could be observed feeding on the exposed
shoreline. The Algal mat has provided additional areas where the smaller
birds--your Semipalamted and Least Sandpipers are seen feeding on. This means,
the birds are quite scattered throughout the pond and are not concentrated
along the shoreline.
Regarding navigating around the pond. The water level, is where it needs to be
finally and the valve is shut. This is right in line with the expected water
level draw down and now nature takes its course in drying out the exposed
mudflats. I want to remind birders and visitors not to bird the East Pond
casually. There are some tricky areas around the pond on both ends. Please
exercise extra caution when navigating around the deep cut on the south end;
last year a photographer went down in that area with all his gear and today
someone else took a dip. Some smaller cuts on that end are covered with the
Algal mat and looks quite deceptive. If unsure, look for previous tracks to
help with your decision making.
I have done all that I could to work with NPS in getting the pond ready as best
as it could be. Now, let's hope for birds and lots of them to make up for all
the shorebirding we missed. When you stop in at the refuge, please take a
moment to convey your thanks to NPS for the efforts made or write to those
folks we went to when action was needed to lower the water.
Good Shorebirding!
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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond
>From sunrise to 7:30 I walked from the south end to halfway north- not much going on. Did not try north end. Good luck Rob in Massapequa www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com PS was nice to walk on the mud flats -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond
From sunrise to 7:30 I walked from the south end to halfway north- not much going on. Did not try north end. Good luck Rob in Massapequa www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com PS was nice to walk on the mud flats -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] yellow-throated warbler - prospect park, bklyn YES
Relocated On the point 5 minutes ago. Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2015 00:09:36 -0400 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 8-8-2015 From: birdingd...@gmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu; ebirds...@yahoogroups.com A pleasant morning and afternoon was enjoyed on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Made so, by the weather, birds and company. Birding with Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay, Steve Walter, Rex and Renee Recker and Bob Shriber, we worked both south and north end of the ponds. An estimated 1500 Semipalmated Sandpipers were the dominant shorebird species with the remaining species of shorebirds making up another 300 or so birds. The juvenile numbers are building, especially among the Semipalmated and Leasts. In total, there were 14 species of shorebirds that most in our group observed. The list includes: American OystercatcherBlack-bellied PloverSemipalmated PloverKilldeerSpotted SandpiperGreater YellowlegsLesser YellowlegsWHIMBRELRuddy TurnstoneLeast SandpiperWhite-rumped SandpiperPectoral Sandpiper (2 birds)Semipalmated SandpiperShort-billed Dowitcher The Pectoral Sandpipers were seen on the bayside off the north dyke late this afternoon and a calling Whimbrel was a flyover coming in from the bayside heading south over the pond. We did not see the Red-necked Phalarope that was reported by Isaac Grant earlier in the day. The 1 Stilt Sandpiper that I had as recently as Thursday was also not seen today by anyone in our group. I have been checking on the arrival and departure of birds all week and based on my observation it seems that the turnover on the pond is happening quite frequently (favorable winds I suppose). Tomorrow, could be quite a different day with more or less birds on the pond. The non shorebird sightings are nothing much to write about. The usual waterfowl assortment for this time of the year were present. Isaac, also reported having Blue-winged Teals this morning but unfortunately no one in my group were able to connect with any. A good number of Great Blue Herons were on the pond and nice mix of juvenile Little Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets make a good study in separating them. The juvenile Peregrine Falcons, now up to three were their usual nuisance selves, with one female observed buzzing a Glossy Ibis which received a ding on the forehead. A couple of notes on shorebirding on the pond this season. The Algae, is making shorebirding quite the task in terms of counting and observing the birds. Under normal circumstances, shorebirds could be observed feeding on the exposed shoreline. The Algal mat has provided additional areas where the smaller birds--your Semipalamted and Least Sandpipers are seen feeding on. This means, the birds are quite scattered throughout the pond and are not concentrated along the shoreline. Regarding navigating around the pond. The water level, is where it needs to be finally and the valve is shut. This is right in line with the expected water level draw down and now nature takes its course in drying out the exposed mudflats. I want to remind birders and visitors not to bird the East Pond casually. There are some tricky areas around the pond on both ends. Please exercise extra caution when navigating around the deep cut on the south end; last year a photographer went down in that area with all his gear and today someone else took a dip. Some smaller cuts on that end are covered with the Algal mat and looks quite deceptive. If unsure, look for previous tracks to help with your decision making. I have done all that I could to work with NPS in getting the pond ready as best as it could be. Now, let's hope for birds and lots of them to make up for all the shorebirding we missed. When you stop in at the refuge, please take a moment to convey your thanks to NPS for the efforts made or write to those folks we went to when action was needed to lower the water. Good Shorebirding! -- 風 Swift as the wind林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire山 Steady as the mountainSun Tzu The Art of War (\__/) (= '.'=)() _ () Andrew Bakshwww.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to
[nysbirds-l] [nysbirds] yellow-throated warbler - Prospect Park, Brooklyn details
Re-sending in case my first email shows up as a reply to Andrews message. There is a yellow throated warbler in Prospect Park in Brooklyn at the point. It was first reported by Ryan candee yesterday on Facebook. I searched for it starting at 7 AM and finally found it at 9:45 AM. I observed it for about five minutes before it was chased off by another bird. It was at the eastern most protrusion of the point. Got a few very poor pictures-it was moving around a lot. Good birding, Kai -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Baird's at Plumb Beach
Tripper just passed along word of a Baird's Sandpiper at Plumb Beach east end. He thinks it's a different individual than the last one: crisper, fresher plumage. He asked me to post because he is not on this forum. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Today's (August 9th) Shorebird Walk Montezuma NWR Knox-Marcellus and Puddler's Marshes
First I wanted to thank again Wildlife Biologist Linda Ziemba and Visitor Services Manager Andrea VanBeusichem at Montezuma NWR for allowing access to Knox-Marcellus and Puddler's marshes for Today's shorebird walk. We had a total of 54 people turn out for this walk It was a great day to be out, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the 60s and 70s with light winds. There were virtually no bugs, and the paths were in excellent condition for walking. We saw 15 species of shorebirds and at least 55 total species of birds. Below is the ebird list I put together. If you want me to share this list with you in e-bird, please send me your email address. Also, if you saw something that I don't have on the list below please email me because I want to have a comprehensive list of all species seen. Highlights: The RED-NECKED PHALAROPE continues. The bird was first seen in Puddler's Marsh and then re-found at K-M marsh which was much closer for observers. The bird was in basic plumage. We also had a surprise UPLAND SANDPIPER flyover K-M marsh with its bubbly call. The bird landed briefly a few times in the grassy areas of K-M marsh and then disappeared. There were also at least 2 STILT SANDPIPERS, 3 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS and quite a few PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. There were decent numbers of LEAST and SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS and quite a few SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS as well. There were at least 3 KILLDEER. The LESSER YELLOWLEGS continues to be the most common shorebird with only a few GREATER YELLOWLEGS seen. A SOLITARY SANDPIPER was seen by one observer with a SPOTTED SANDPIPER see by a few. Then we get to the dowitchers. There was considerable debate between SHORT-BILLED and LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER among observers for this one bird which was in juvenile plumage. There was another dowitcher that we concluded was SHORT-BILLED. Other birds of note...a juvenile BONAPARTE'S GULL, 10 SANDHILL CRANES, 10 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERONS, 3 GREEN HERONS, and 78 CASPIAN TERNS We also had a dark PEREGRINE FALCON fly by and stir up the shorebirds and a close look at a low-flying NORTHERN HARRIER. See e-bird list below. I am going to post some photos later if they came out decent. I would also like to thank other folks who helped lead this trip by sharing their knowledge and expertise with the large group that showed up. This includes Dave Nutter, Bob McGuire, Ann Mitchell and Gary Kohlenberg. If I left someone out I apologize as I am sure there were others helping too. Below is what I have for the entire group so far entered into e-bird. Again, please let me know if you had any additional species so I can add them. Montezuma NWR--Knox-Marsellus and Puddler Marshes, Seneca, New York, US Aug 9, 2015 8:10 AM - 12:40 PM Protocol: Traveling 2.0 mile(s) Comments:Montezuma Knox-Marcellus and Puddler's Marsh Shorebird Walk, 54 observers. 55 species (+1 other taxa) Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 35estimated numbers Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 1 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 25estimated numbers Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) 35estimated numbers Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 11 flyover bird fairly high up Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 25estimated numbers Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 33 birds flew out of woods on north end of K-M marsh Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 10seen by Puddler's Marsh Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 2 Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 3 Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) 10seen flying into Puddler's Marsh Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 35estimated numbers Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 3 Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) 1 Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) 1seen by at least one observer Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) 3 Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) 350estimated numbers Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) 11 bird flew in over K-M marsh, landed briefly was calling with a soft bubbly quality when flying. long neck, roundish head. Seen by many. Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) 2 Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) 300estimated numbers White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) 3 Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) 15estimated numbers Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) 150estimated numbers Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) 1 Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus) 1positively identified by one observer at least Short-billed/Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus/scolopaceus) 1 Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) 1first seen actively swimming in Puddler's Marsh, later in K-M Marsh. Great views. Bird was in basic plumage, possibly a juvenile as it showed some rust in its streaked back. Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) 1juvenile Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 40estimated numbers Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 3 Caspian
[cayugabirds-l] Photos from Today's (August 9th) Shorebird Walk Montezuma NWR, NY
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