Jamaica Bay Historical note.
On September10,1978, Al Wollin and I (Sy Schiff) birded Jamaica Bay. The water
levels were perfect and flats were easily available for walking and viewing on
both the East and West ponds. The flats were covered with shorebirds. A super
grand total of 28 species
Jamaica Bay Historical note.
On September10,1978, Al Wollin and I (Sy Schiff) birded Jamaica Bay. The water
levels were perfect and flats were easily available for walking and viewing on
both the East and West ponds. The flats were covered with shorebirds. A super
grand total of 28 species
four (4) eggs. Both nests viewed via cam
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four (4) eggs. Both nests viewed via cam
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First of season Osprey carrying a fish and chased by Gulls. Second EGG laid in
the Peregrine box over the weekend.
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First of season Osprey carrying a fish and chased by Gulls. Second EGG laid in
the Peregrine box over the weekend.
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Sunny with light wind. 28 species this morning including Green-winged Teal,
Common Goldeneye, Common Ravin, Ruby-crowned Kinglet and Eastern Meadowlark.
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Sunny with light wind. 28 species this morning including Green-winged Teal,
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and female breeding
plumage Common Goldeneye.
On land Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, Red-tailed hawk, Kestrel,
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Northern Mockingbird, American Robin, House Sparrow,
House Finch, Song Sparrow and Northern Cardinal.
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and female breeding
plumage Common Goldeneye.
On land Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, Red-tailed hawk, Kestrel,
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Northern Mockingbird, American Robin, House Sparrow,
House Finch, Song Sparrow and Northern Cardinal.
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. A single
Tree Swallow continues.
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Overcast, raw morning. Out in the channel, there was an interesting mix this
morning. COMMON LOON, RED-THROATED LOON, RED-NECKED GREBE, COMMON GOLDENEYE and
GREATER SCAUP. On the marsh, a BELTED KINGFISHER and GREAT BLUE HERON. A bit
of sun when I left.
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Overcast, raw morning. Out in the channel, there was an interesting mix this
morning. COMMON LOON, RED-THROATED LOON, RED-NECKED GREBE, COMMON GOLDENEYE and
GREATER SCAUP. On the marsh, a BELTED KINGFISHER and GREAT BLUE HERON. A bit
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Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) arrived at the Gatsby Playground site as a group
of birders was leaving. They told us where the PAINTED BUNTING was and we soon
found it. It fed while we watched, but within the reeds making pictures always
obscured by branches and stems. No problem, we’re birders
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) arrived at the Gatsby Playground site as a group
of birders was leaving. They told us where the PAINTED BUNTING was and we soon
found it. It fed while we watched, but within the reeds making pictures always
obscured by branches and stems. No problem, we’re birders
, there were 1,000+ Scaup in three groups, mainly Greater with
some Lesser. Mike picked out a single male Redhead that we both photographed
with 1000 mm lenses and then enlarged to confirm the ID. The new hand held
cameras are wonderful.
I’m thawing out.
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, there were 1,000+ Scaup in three groups, mainly Greater with
some Lesser. Mike picked out a single male Redhead that we both photographed
with 1000 mm lenses and then enlarged to confirm the ID. The new hand held
cameras are wonderful.
I’m thawing out.
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and several
Northern Flicker. The 2 small birds made the day.
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Shorebirds—20+ GREATER YELLOWLEGS plus 2 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS. Sparrows
around the trail—SWAMP, SAVANNAH and SONG. The MARSH WREN continues. A
RED-TAILED HAWK circled over. Still a few GREAT EGRETS. Warblers—PALM and
YELLOW-RUMP. Little wind and nice sunshine. Good to be out.
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Shorebirds—20+ GREATER YELLOWLEGS plus 2 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS. Sparrows
around the trail—SWAMP, SAVANNAH and SONG. The MARSH WREN continues. A
RED-TAILED HAWK circled over. Still a few GREAT EGRETS. Warblers—PALM and
YELLOW-RUMP. Little wind and nice sunshine. Good to be out.
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along the trails.
The marshes had Both Yellowlegs, both Egrets, a Great Blue Heron, a
flyover Black-crowned Night-Heron and little else. The resident Belted
Kingfisher was reported. Brant are in and Cormorants continue to fly over.
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along the trails.
The marshes had Both Yellowlegs, both Egrets, a Great Blue Heron, a
flyover Black-crowned Night-Heron and little else. The resident Belted
Kingfisher was reported. Brant are in and Cormorants continue to fly over.
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Still fairly breezy. Not much of note other than a score of Yellow-rumped
Warblers in the dunes. The highlight is the first flocks of BRANT have arrived
for the winter, about 150 flying by in the channel and 30 feeding in the cove
to Bedell Creek.
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Still fairly breezy. Not much of note other than a score of Yellow-rumped
Warblers in the dunes. The highlight is the first flocks of BRANT have arrived
for the winter, about 150 flying by in the channel and 30 feeding in the cove
to Bedell Creek.
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birds, up close
for a change, turned out to be a MARSH WREN, a SALTMARSH SPARROW and a NELSON’S
SPARROW, all looking for dryer ground.
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birds, up close
for a change, turned out to be a MARSH WREN, a SALTMARSH SPARROW and a NELSON’S
SPARROW, all looking for dryer ground.
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, BELTED
KINGFISHER, CAROLINA WREN, NORTHERN FLICKER and BROWN THRASHER.
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KINGFISHER, CAROLINA WREN, NORTHERN FLICKER and BROWN THRASHER.
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An Hudsonian Godwit was present this morning sleeping in the deep grass, very
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A Yellow-breasted Chat, 2 Marsh Wrens and a Common Yellowthroat were hiding in
a series of shrubs along the trail just past the bridge at the north end of the
pond. They finally came out for looks, but only the wren stayed long enough to
get a picture.
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A Yellow-breasted Chat, 2 Marsh Wrens and a Common Yellowthroat were hiding in
a series of shrubs along the trail just past the bridge at the north end of the
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A nice group of shorebirds at MNSA this morning consisting of 9 species.
Included were a Long-billed Dowitcher and a mostly molted Golden Plover.
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Included were a Long-billed Dowitcher and a mostly molted Golden Plover.
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housing pieces that
survived show melted edges. The pole survived but has a non-blackened scar down
its length. Lightning is scary. Please be careful out there.
Both Marsh Sparrows , Clapper Rails and Tricolored Heron continue along
with a singing Willow Flycatcher in the dune area.
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survived show melted edges. The pole survived but has a non-blackened scar down
its length. Lightning is scary. Please be careful out there.
Both Marsh Sparrows , Clapper Rails and Tricolored Heron continue along
with a singing Willow Flycatcher in the dune area.
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An immature and an adult TRICOLORED HERON continue this morning. Seaside
Sparrow singing and Clapper Rails calling and running around. Didn’t hear the
Marsh Wren today.
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An immature and an adult TRICOLORED HERON continue this morning. Seaside
Sparrow singing and Clapper Rails calling and running around. Didn’t hear the
Marsh Wren today.
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of the boardwalk on
the golf course side.
The Thunderbirds are practicing for this weekend’s holiday show and flew over
so I could take their picture. Hey, they’re birds.
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of the boardwalk on
the golf course side.
The Thunderbirds are practicing for this weekend’s holiday show and flew over
so I could take their picture. Hey, they’re birds.
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and kept going.
A pickup in shorebirds today with 11 species. A lovely morning.
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A pickup in shorebirds today with 11 species. A lovely morning.
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, both
NIGHT-HERONS, both EGRETS, CLAPPER RAI, FORSTER’S TERN, the first LEAST TERNS,
BOAT-TAILED GRACKLE and 2 SALTMARSH SPARROW, both singing.
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, both
NIGHT-HERONS, both EGRETS, CLAPPER RAI, FORSTER’S TERN, the first LEAST TERNS,
BOAT-TAILED GRACKLE and 2 SALTMARSH SPARROW, both singing.
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Overcast with a bit of mist and very raw. A CLAPPER RAIL called in the marsh.
WILLETS finally made their appearance where previously they had only been
heard. Both EGRETS and both YELLOWLEGS were seen. Otherwise not much. Some
greenery starting in the marsh, but it’s still not Spring.
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Overcast with a bit of mist and very raw. A CLAPPER RAIL called in the marsh.
WILLETS finally made their appearance where previously they had only been
heard. Both EGRETS and both YELLOWLEGS were seen. Otherwise not much. Some
greenery starting in the marsh, but it’s still not Spring.
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A bit windy which appears to keep the small birds away. CLAPPER RAILS are on
site along with an adult LITTLE BLUE HERON and the first YELLOW-CROWNED
NIGHT-HERON. A single WILLET called. GREATER YELLOWLEGS continue. It’s a start.
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A bit windy which appears to keep the small birds away. CLAPPER RAILS are on
site along with an adult LITTLE BLUE HERON and the first YELLOW-CROWNED
NIGHT-HERON. A single WILLET called. GREATER YELLOWLEGS continue. It’s a start.
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A GREAT EGRET showed up early in the week (one day) and a SNOWY EGRET was there
yesterday and today. The only other resident migrants so far are TREE SWALLOWS
and RED-WINGED PLACKBIRDS. No Clapper Rails or Marsh Sparrows yet.
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A GREAT EGRET showed up early in the week (one day) and a SNOWY EGRET was there
yesterday and today. The only other resident migrants so far are TREE SWALLOWS
and RED-WINGED PLACKBIRDS. No Clapper Rails or Marsh Sparrows yet.
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watched, the Brant across the channel erupted and finally a
circling speck in the sky proved to be an immature Bald Eagle. A pair of
Goldeneye continue in the channel with Red-breasted Mergansers. Red-winged
Blackbirds are feeding in the marsh, but otherwise no new small birds.
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watched, the Brant across the channel erupted and finally a
circling speck in the sky proved to be an immature Bald Eagle. A pair of
Goldeneye continue in the channel with Red-breasted Mergansers. Red-winged
Blackbirds are feeding in the marsh, but otherwise no new small birds.
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I made the tour on a very overcast cold morning. Of interest besides the Geese,
Mallards, Black Ducks and House sparrow, there are 4 American Wigeon, Hooded
Mergansers, continuing lingering Cooper’s Hawk and Kestrel, a Belted
Kingfisher and a few Song Sparrows. No Great Blues this morning.
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I made the tour on a very overcast cold morning. Of interest besides the Geese,
Mallards, Black Ducks and House sparrow, there are 4 American Wigeon, Hooded
Mergansers, continuing lingering Cooper’s Hawk and Kestrel, a Belted
Kingfisher and a few Song Sparrows. No Great Blues this morning.
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Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) viewed the bar and inlet. The bar contained the 3
gull species, 2 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and a few DUNLIN. In the water were all
three SCOTERS SPECIES, a dozen COMMON EIDER, 75 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER, 2
BUFFLEHEAD and a HORNED GREBE. Nice to see the winter ducks
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) viewed the bar and inlet. The bar contained the 3
gull species, 2 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and a few DUNLIN. In the water were all
three SCOTERS SPECIES, a dozen COMMON EIDER, 75 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER, 2
BUFFLEHEAD and a HORNED GREBE. Nice to see the winter ducks
Quick stop. One GREAT BLUE HERON and 14 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS. In the
water CANADA GOOSE, AMERICAN BLACK DUCK, MALLARD, NORTHERN SHOVELER, HOODED
MERGANSER and the 3 common gulls.
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Quick stop. One GREAT BLUE HERON and 14 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS. In the
water CANADA GOOSE, AMERICAN BLACK DUCK, MALLARD, NORTHERN SHOVELER, HOODED
MERGANSER and the 3 common gulls.
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and MALLARDS continue.
The feeders had the usual House Sparrow flock plus 2 CARDINALS, a
WHITE-THROATED SPARROW and a WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH. The HERMIT THRUSH
continues in the vicinity. Not a great day to be out in such an exposed area..
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and MALLARDS continue.
The feeders had the usual House Sparrow flock plus 2 CARDINALS, a
WHITE-THROATED SPARROW and a WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH. The HERMIT THRUSH
continues in the vicinity. Not a great day to be out in such an exposed area..
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Joe Giunta and I (SY Schiff) flushed a SRARP-SHINNED HAWK as we entered the
road into the parking lot. We checked out the bar at the Coast Guard marina on
a dreary, overcast morning. Lots of birds until a PEREGRINE FALCON made a pass
and they all flew off. Three MARBLED GODWIT continue
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) found the bar at the marina covered with
shorebirds. They included AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER, BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER,
DUNLIN, several RED KNOT, and 2 RUDDY TURNSTONE. Several FORSTER’S TERN flew
over the bar. In the inlet were 3 COMMON EIDER, SURF SCOTER and a RED
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) found the bar at the marina covered with
shorebirds. They included AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER, BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER,
DUNLIN, several RED KNOT, and 2 RUDDY TURNSTONE. Several FORSTER’S TERN flew
over the bar. In the inlet were 3 COMMON EIDER, SURF SCOTER and a RED
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the beaches. Today was Sparrow day,
hundreds if not thousands. They covered the lawns everywhere. Starting at
Robert Moses SP field #5. we walked along the road to the Hawk watch platform
scattering the sparrows. Almost all were White-throated Sparrows
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the beaches. Today was Sparrow day,
hundreds if not thousands. They covered the lawns everywhere. Starting at
Robert Moses SP field #5. we walked along the road to the Hawk watch platform
scattering the sparrows. Almost all were White-throated Sparrows
Joe Giunta and I(Sy Schiff) started at Jones Beach West End #2 and found the
LARK SPARROW on the grass at the mid lot exit. On the east side of the
building to the south we found the reported VESPER SPARROW. Sparrows were
abundant this morning along the road edges with WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS
Joe Giunta and I(Sy Schiff) started at Jones Beach West End #2 and found the
LARK SPARROW on the grass at the mid lot exit. On the east side of the
building to the south we found the reported VESPER SPARROW. Sparrows were
abundant this morning along the road edges with WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started at the Coast Guard hedgerow looking for
sparrows. Birds to look at but only WHITE-THROATED, WHITE-CROWNED and SONG. A
MARBLED GODWIT continues on the bar with a hundred AMEERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS;
BLACK and SURF SCOTERS are still in the water.
We drove over
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started at the Coast Guard hedgerow looking for
sparrows. Birds to look at but only WHITE-THROATED, WHITE-CROWNED and SONG. A
MARBLED GODWIT continues on the bar with a hundred AMEERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS;
BLACK and SURF SCOTERS are still in the water.
We drove over
Bird is near handicapped parking spot in West End #2 lot per Joe Giunta. He’s
looking at it now
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Joe Giunta and I(Sy Schiff) found Ken Feusel at the east end of the Coast Guard
hedgerow photographing an empidonax flycatcher. A very interesting bird with
white throat and semi-tear drop eye ring. ID will be a challenge.
Focus was on the flycatcher, but we managed to see PALM, PINE, MAGNOLIA
Joe Giunta and I(Sy Schiff) found Ken Feusel at the east end of the Coast Guard
hedgerow photographing an empidonax flycatcher. A very interesting bird with
white throat and semi-tear drop eye ring. ID will be a challenge.
Focus was on the flycatcher, but we managed to see PALM, PINE, MAGNOLIA
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Trees still leafed out in Summer green. No fall color yet. Except for the
Ravens all of the above posed for pictures for them that had cameras,
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Trees still leafed out in Summer green. No fall color yet. Except for the
Ravens all of the above posed for pictures for them that had cameras,
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Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) parked down the street from the Kissena Community
Garden, entered the park and birded the edge of the field where we found a
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, a flock of CEDAR WAXWINGS and several HERMIT THRUSHES
among other birds. We moved into the park and found it quite
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) parked down the street from the Kissena Community
Garden, entered the park and birded the edge of the field where we found a
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, a flock of CEDAR WAXWINGS and several HERMIT THRUSHES
among other birds. We moved into the park and found it quite
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went south on Venetian Blvd to Shore Pl. on
the left. We parked at bit further on and viewed the island from the street
(Please keep off the properties and be good neighbors). The island was covered
with shorebirds. To see our target bird, we had to walk
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went south on Venetian Blvd to Shore Pl. on
the left. We parked at bit further on and viewed the island from the street
(Please keep off the properties and be good neighbors). The island was covered
with shorebirds. To see our target bird, we had to walk
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) stopped to view the Shot Beach bar at Jones west
end on our way east. Five minutes after we arrived a large group of AMERICAN
OYSTERCATCHERS joined the ones on the bar bringing with them a MARBLED GOTWIT.
Nice. The good ones usually fly off, not fly in. Other
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) stopped to view the Shot Beach bar at Jones west
end on our way east. Five minutes after we arrived a large group of AMERICAN
OYSTERCATCHERS joined the ones on the bar bringing with them a MARBLED GOTWIT.
Nice. The good ones usually fly off, not fly in. Other
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started at the South end of the East Pond. There
is a flat that you can walk out on. In the water, 25 + SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS
were feeding in the water close up. Mixed in and a bit on the periphery were 2
WESTERN SANDPIOPERS and 4 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started at the South end of the East Pond. There
is a flat that you can walk out on. In the water, 25 + SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS
were feeding in the water close up. Mixed in and a bit on the periphery were 2
WESTERN SANDPIOPERS and 4 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) stopped on the way to Heckscher SP and birded the
bar at the Jones Beach Marina just before high tide. There were the usual
Common Terns, American Oystercatchers, Black-bellied Plover, Red Knot, Ruddy
turnstones and Short-billed Dowitchers. As the tide moved
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) stopped on the way to Heckscher SP and birded the
bar at the Jones Beach Marina just before high tide. There were the usual
Common Terns, American Oystercatchers, Black-bellied Plover, Red Knot, Ruddy
turnstones and Short-billed Dowitchers. As the tide moved
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the bar at the Marina, near high tide. A
nice group of shorebirds, but few species. The high light was 50+ RED KNOT,
many still quite red. There were 125 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS, a dozen RUDDY
TURNSTONE and three dozen BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER.
After a short
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the bar at the Marina, near high tide. A
nice group of shorebirds, but few species. The high light was 50+ RED KNOT,
many still quite red. There were 125 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS, a dozen RUDDY
TURNSTONE and three dozen BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER.
After a short
lenses and most managed satisfactory photos.
There were a few YELLOW WARBLERS and AMERICAN REDSTART plus a lone EASTERN
WOOD-PEWEE
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lenses and most managed satisfactory photos.
There were a few YELLOW WARBLERS and AMERICAN REDSTART plus a lone EASTERN
WOOD-PEWEE
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area looking north. We did not go to Big Johns Pond
area. If all continues, the place should be in good shape for the peak August
shorebird movement.
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area looking north. We did not go to Big Johns Pond
area. If all continues, the place should be in good shape for the peak August
shorebird movement.
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CLAPPER RAIL, WILLET and GREEN HERON adults feeding with young . Also noted, a
young YELLOW WARBLE. So, There has been nesting success. Two pairs of
SALTMARSH SPARROWS bouncing around in the marsh——didn’t notice any young yet.
Other birds of note, a CEDAR WAXWING and a WILLOW FLYCATCHER.
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