I spent the day exploring the Montauk area, and managed to turn up some
birds of note. Nearly 200 Black Scoters were present in the surf south of
the cliffs at Shadmoor State Park: a surprising congregation at this time
of year. Plenty of Bank Swallows around, and a number of other expected
breeder
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Saturday June 10, 2017
OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, and many other observers
West Pond Trail, Big John's Pond and East Pond from overlook.
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Gadwall - 2 pairs East Pond
Mallard
Greater Scaup - male
Lesser Scaup - male
Ruddy Duck - 2
Can anyone give more precise directions to this spot?
Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY
On Friday, June 9, 2017, 9:25:47 PM GMT, Tim Healy wrote:
Loafing in front of the easternmost colony. Adult bird, with some dark smudging
on the "shoulders"/bend in the wing. Roseates present as well.
Cheers!
-T
