Today, I had the pleasure of birding with fellow ELIAS members, Sally
Newbert Suzi Stewart. We covered Dune Rd., from Shinnicock Inlet, Hampton
Bays to Jessup Lane, Westhampton Beach, finishing up in the middle
of Eastport Village viewing waterfowl and eating piazza.
It was a wonderful day to be
The following should have been posted yesterday...sorry !
Upon arriving at Fire Island on Sat. (10/26), I was greeted by the
resident pair of adult Peregrine Falcons atop the Water Tower. These birds
were gone when I left F.I., and when I past the Jones Beach W.T. later in
the day, seeing a pair
The following should have been posted yesterday...sorry !
Upon arriving at Fire Island on Sat. (10/26), I was greeted by the
resident pair of adult Peregrine Falcons atop the Water Tower. These birds
were gone when I left F.I., and when I past the Jones Beach W.T. later in
the day, seeing a pair
Last night, after checking the weather, I made the fortuitous decision to
visit the Fire Island Hawk-watch today. The wind was out of the n/w for
most of the day (I was there from ~ 1000 to 1615) during which the
temperature kept getting colder, causing me to keep "layering up", until I
"maxed
Last night, after checking the weather, I made the fortuitous decision to
visit the Fire Island Hawk-watch today. The wind was out of the n/w for
most of the day (I was there from ~ 1000 to 1615) during which the
temperature kept getting colder, causing me to keep layering up, until I
maxed out !
After dropping my wife off at LaGuardia Airport, for her flight to Chicago,
I headed east to Suffolk's Smith Point County Park, in the hope of it
living up to it's long ago given "nickname", referenced above ! Although
not recording any special sparrows or allies, a nice variety of species
were
After dropping my wife off at LaGuardia Airport, for her flight to Chicago,
I headed east to Suffolk's Smith Point County Park, in the hope of it
living up to it's long ago given nickname, referenced above ! Although
not recording any special sparrows or allies, a nice variety of species
were
This past Monday, I headed up to Scarsdale to help my brother Larry
celebrate his 73rd birthday. I routed myself through Pelham Bay Park to
look for the nice birds Richard Aracil has been seeing lately. I initiated
the emailing which brought about our 1st meeting, at ~ mid-afternoon at the
Turtle
This past Monday, I headed up to Scarsdale to help my brother Larry
celebrate his 73rd birthday. I routed myself through Pelham Bay Park to
look for the nice birds Richard Aracil has been seeing lately. I initiated
the emailing which brought about our 1st meeting, at ~ mid-afternoon at the
Turtle
Yesterday AM I tried for the Rufous Hummingbird, that has graced Rich &
Nancy Willot's feeders for ~ 2 weeks. Heading east on a gorgeous day, and
buoyed by this particular bird's fidelity, as well as Norm Klein's Ilsa
(sp?)experience of a few years past, I felt good about my chances for
success.
Yesterday AM I tried for the Rufous Hummingbird, that has graced Rich
Nancy Willot's feeders for ~ 2 weeks. Heading east on a gorgeous day, and
buoyed by this particular bird's fidelity, as well as Norm Klein's Ilsa
(sp?)experience of a few years past, I felt good about my chances for
success.
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Finally got out to do a bit of birding, thinking today might be a fine day
for raptors along the barrier beach. As always, the company was delightful,
but the birds were few, at least during the time I spent there ( ~ 0915 to
~ 1415). I did, however, see FOS Peregrine Falcon ( 2 adults on the F.I.
Finally got out to do a bit of birding, thinking today might be a fine day
for raptors along the barrier beach. As always, the company was delightful,
but the birds were few, at least during the time I spent there ( ~ 0915 to
~ 1415). I did, however, see FOS Peregrine Falcon ( 2 adults on the F.I.
Encouraged by the wind direction Monday night/ Tuesday morning, and the
Turkey Vulture seen through my bathroom skylight at 0730 Tuesday morning, I
ventured down to the hawk-watch at Robert Moses State Park, on a brisk, but
beautiful day !
Arriving late morning, while walking along the boardwalk
Encouraged by the wind direction Monday night/ Tuesday morning, and the
Turkey Vulture seen through my bathroom skylight at 0730 Tuesday morning, I
ventured down to the hawk-watch at Robert Moses State Park, on a brisk, but
beautiful day !
Arriving late morning, while walking along the boardwalk
Yesterday afternoon I had a little free time before the Giant-Bronco game,
so I decided to check-out some of the area's sod fields. While traveling
west on Sound Ave, w/o Doctor's Path, I noticed 5 T.V's circling to the s/o
me, in the vicinity of Reeves Ave. I continued on, checking the recently
Yesterday afternoon I had a little free time before the Giant-Bronco game,
so I decided to check-out some of the area's sod fields. While traveling
west on Sound Ave, w/o Doctor's Path, I noticed 5 T.V's circling to the s/o
me, in the vicinity of Reeves Ave. I continued on, checking the recently
I'm sure many on this list remember making the obligatory fall trip out to
the "dug" potato fields of Daniels, Hedges and Parsonage Lanes for the
"pipers of the fields", as well as Whimbrel, or as it was known then,
Hudsonian Curlew...this of course, was before the proliferation of sod
fields. I
I'm sure many on this list remember making the obligatory fall trip out to
the dug potato fields of Daniels, Hedges and Parsonage Lanes for the
pipers of the fields, as well as Whimbrel, or as it was known then,
Hudsonian Curlew...this of course, was before the proliferation of sod
fields. I
Responding to Dan Heglund's report of a "buffy" at the Shoreham sod field
between Route 25A and Cooper St., I was there within an hour but the bird,
as well as the Black-bellied Plover, weren't ! Shorebirds that were,
included 3-4 Pectorals, a few Semipalmated Sandpipers, a few Semipalmated
Responding to Dan Heglund's report of a buffy at the Shoreham sod field
between Route 25A and Cooper St., I was there within an hour but the bird,
as well as the Black-bellied Plover, weren't ! Shorebirds that were,
included 3-4 Pectorals, a few Semipalmated Sandpipers, a few Semipalmated
Plovers,
Yesterday, because of Tuesday night's n/w winds, I opted to pay my first
visit of the season to the Fire Island Hawk-Watch. I arrived mid-morning,
and left ~ 1215. The weather was great, the company was great, but the
birding was slow. The wind stayed n/w, until coming around to s/e about
1130,
Yesterday, because of Tuesday night's n/w winds, I opted to pay my first
visit of the season to the Fire Island Hawk-Watch. I arrived mid-morning,
and left ~ 1215. The weather was great, the company was great, but the
birding was slow. The wind stayed n/w, until coming around to s/e about
1130,
After a visit to the VA Clinic in the Suffolk Co. Court Complex
in Riverhead, I decided to continue south on Route 51 to check out
the Eastport Sod Farms, where I found Gary Straus looking at 16
Black-bellied Plovers. He also had a small group of black-bellies, in
addition to 1 Golden Plover, take
For all those thinking of trying for the Golden Plovers later today, I
forgot to mention the Peregrine Falcon that caused the plovers to take
flight, and us to move on.
Sorry,
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For all those thinking of trying for the Golden Plovers later today, I
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After a visit to the VA Clinic in the Suffolk Co. Court Complex
in Riverhead, I decided to continue south on Route 51 to check out
the Eastport Sod Farms, where I found Gary Straus looking at 16
Black-bellied Plovers. He also had a small group of black-bellies, in
addition to 1 Golden Plover, take
Although I didn't quite make first light, I was on station (Osborne & Sound
Aves, Riverhead - Osborne side) by 7:40 this morning, with only killdeer, 2
pectorals, and starlings in evidence. Diana Teta arrived minutes later, as
well as The Birding McBriens, who pulled up a short time after that. No
Although I didn't quite make first light, I was on station (Osborne Sound
Aves, Riverhead - Osborne side) by 7:40 this morning, with only killdeer, 2
pectorals, and starlings in evidence. Diana Teta arrived minutes later, as
well as The Birding McBriens, who pulled up a short time after that. No
On Sunday, after seeing Angus Wilson's posts, in addition to a phone call
from John Sep, I again ventured out to the intersection of Sound & Osborne
Aves, Riverhead, in pursuit of the elusive (for some people) Baird's
Sandpiper. Upon arrival at mid-afternoon, I found Jody Levin & Hank Bohne
On Sunday, after seeing Angus Wilson's posts, in addition to a phone call
from John Sep, I again ventured out to the intersection of Sound Osborne
Aves, Riverhead, in pursuit of the elusive (for some people) Baird's
Sandpiper. Upon arrival at mid-afternoon, I found Jody Levin Hank Bohne
scanning
This afternoon I tried for the above and again came away empty. With the
bird having been seen twice earlier today, I left home feeling confident,
but upon arrival at the Osborne/Sound Aves sod field, found very little in
the way of birds. This condition could have been because of the Peregrine
This afternoon I tried for the above and again came away empty. With the
bird having been seen twice earlier today, I left home feeling confident,
but upon arrival at the Osborne/Sound Aves sod field, found very little in
the way of birds. This condition could have been because of the Peregrine
Returning to the Sound/Osborne Aves sod fields (from ~ 1:50 to 2:25 PM) I
found that the plovers had increased to 17, the pectorals holding at 4, the
leasts dropping to 4, and the baird's still a miss for me. The reason
probably being as Mike Scheibel just told me, and I paraphrase: The
baird's
Could it be, that if I had posted my "no Baird's" report in a timely
fashion, today's successes might not have been ?
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Sorry for the late post. I tried for the bird yesterday(between 4:45 & 5:15
PM) reported earlier from the sod field at the c/o Sound Ave & Osborne
Ave, Riverhead, without success. I did, however, see ~ 20 Killdeers, 4
Pectoral & 6 Least Sandpipers. Afterward, I also tried the "Riverhead
Sorry for the late post. I tried for the bird yesterday(between 4:45 5:15
PM) reported earlier from the sod field at the c/o Sound Ave Osborne
Ave, Riverhead, without success. I did, however, see ~ 20 Killdeers, 4
Pectoral 6 Least Sandpipers. Afterward, I also tried the Riverhead
Trapezium
Could it be, that if I had posted my no Baird's report in a timely
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Returning to the Sound/Osborne Aves sod fields (from ~ 1:50 to 2:25 PM) I
found that the plovers had increased to 17, the pectorals holding at 4, the
leasts dropping to 4, and the baird's still a miss for me. The reason
probably being as Mike Scheibel just told me, and I paraphrase: The
baird's
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
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
With thanks to Jim for finding the Curlew Sandpiper yesterday !
With thanks to Michael McBrien for posting the bird for Diana Teta &
I earlier this AM !
The plumage is exactly as Derek Rogers described. The one point I would
make concerns the bill - it seemed to be less fully de-curved (from
With thanks to Jim for finding the Curlew Sandpiper yesterday !
With thanks to Michael McBrien for posting the bird for Diana Teta
I earlier this AM !
The plumage is exactly as Derek Rogers described. The one point I would
make concerns the bill - it seemed to be less fully de-curved (from head
The 2nd day, of my at least 40th lifetime diet, was ambitious in it's
schedule:
1) Alarm clock, 0645 wake-up.
2) Breakfast, 0655 - 0715.
3) Work-out, "eliptical", Club House Gym, 0730-0753.
4) Weekly Condo Horseshoe Tournament, 0900 - 1050 (won by Pete C. & I)
5) Return home to do chores, 1055 -
I'm such a "klutz" ! The following should have been included in my 1st
post:
Tonight's meeting is open to the public and is free. There will be a daily
fee of $3.00, charged by the R/H/S, until Sep't.28, the last day of the
Puleston Exhibit
Sorry x 2,
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On August 7, the Eastern Long Island Audubon Society has been honored by
being asked to hold our monthly General Meeting at the R/H/S, during it's
exhibition of Dennis Puleston's many faceted, long life (95 very,
productive years), with the world continuing to benefit by his
accomplishments. An
On August 7, the Eastern Long Island Audubon Society has been honored by
being asked to hold our monthly General Meeting at the R/H/S, during it's
exhibition of Dennis Puleston's many faceted, long life (95 very,
productive years), with the world continuing to benefit by his
accomplishments. An
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Although a bit early, but encouraged by last night's n/w winds, this
morning I decided to take my first trip up to the "Riverhead Trapezium",
bordered by Sound Ave, Route 105, Northville Tpke and Doctor's Path. Avian
activity was thin, with Kildeer being the only shorebird found - 6 in
this area,
Although a bit early, but encouraged by last night's n/w winds, this
morning I decided to take my first trip up to the Riverhead Trapezium,
bordered by Sound Ave, Route 105, Northville Tpke and Doctor's Path. Avian
activity was thin, with Kildeer being the only shorebird found - 6 in
this area,
Today between ~ 4:00 & 7:15 PM, I birded Westhampton Dunes Overlook &
Cupsogue Co. Pk.
Stopping at the overlook first, I found 16 Royal Terns, 10 adults & 4
juveniles. One of the young was being fed by a parent, while another looked
like it was practicing its own feeding dive - as it gained
Today between ~ 4:00 7:15 PM, I birded Westhampton Dunes Overlook
Cupsogue Co. Pk.
Stopping at the overlook first, I found 16 Royal Terns, 10 adults 4
juveniles. One of the young was being fed by a parent, while another looked
like it was practicing its own feeding dive - as it gained about
After reading Isaac Grant's positive post of 7/17 re: shorebirds at the
East Pond of JBWR, I arrived at Cupsogue in high hopes...and left a bit
disappointed. If anything, the # of shorebirds on the flats appeared to be
less than the last time I was here, on 7/9. The only birds of note were 2
Black
After reading Isaac Grant's positive post of 7/17 re: shorebirds at the
East Pond of JBWR, I arrived at Cupsogue in high hopes...and left a bit
disappointed. If anything, the # of shorebirds on the flats appeared to be
less than the last time I was here, on 7/9. The only birds of note were 2
Black
I spent ~ 3 hours trying to find the gull this
morning+. Staring with the Locust Ave field, I checked,
in the following order: New Suffolk marshes & beaches; fields on & off
of Oregon Rd.; Goldsmith's Inlet; Kenny's Beach, McCabe's Beach, Southold
Town Beach, adjacent to North
I spent ~ 3 hours trying to find the gull this
morning+. Staring with the Locust Ave field, I checked,
in the following order: New Suffolk marshes beaches; fields on off
of Oregon Rd.; Goldsmith's Inlet; Kenny's Beach, McCabe's Beach, Southold
Town Beach, adjacent to North
Earlier today, North Fork birder Jody Levin, while chauffeuring her 105
"years young" father on business, sighted a gull, in a newly plowed farm
field, that looked "different". The bird was in a flock of mostly
Ring-billed Gulls, with a few Herring Gulls amongst them.
Armed with only binoculars
Sorry for the late post - I'm hoping that someone, not seeing this negative
post yesterday, decided to give it a shot, and got the bird today !
Yesterday,as planned, I met with Rich Guthrie & Jon Askildsen at Cupsogue
Co. Pk. at 0800, to try for the Elegant Tern. Having arrived earlier, they
had
Earlier today, North Fork birder Jody Levin, while chauffeuring her 105
years young father on business, sighted a gull, in a newly plowed farm
field, that looked different. The bird was in a flock of mostly
Ring-billed Gulls, with a few Herring Gulls amongst them.
Armed with only binoculars and
In my earlier post of 7/8, I forgot to include seeing/hearing at least 4
birds at the Hampton Bays Water District's property, located 1 block s/o of
the H.Bays LIRR Station, w/o Ponquogue Ave. A pair of Ravens bred there
last year, and probably, did so again this year.
Cheers,
Bob
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Today, between 1030 & 1400, I was on the flats at Cupsogue Co. Pk., being
one of the 5 birders mentioned by Shane Blodgett. The only birds of note
that I saw during those 3 & 1/2 hours were 6 Royal Terns, 2 Black Terns,
and finally getting to see the hybrid calidris sandpiper (dunlin x
Today, between 1030 1400, I was on the flats at Cupsogue Co. Pk., being
one of the 5 birders mentioned by Shane Blodgett. The only birds of note
that I saw during those 3 1/2 hours were 6 Royal Terns, 2 Black Terns,
and finally getting to see the hybrid calidris sandpiper (dunlin x
white-rumped
In my earlier post of 7/8, I forgot to include seeing/hearing at least 4
birds at the Hampton Bays Water District's property, located 1 block s/o of
the H.Bays LIRR Station, w/o Ponquogue Ave. A pair of Ravens bred there
last year, and probably, did so again this year.
Cheers,
Bob
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3 Quick points:
1) It should have ended after the 1st paragraph !
2) Even if it meant my not opening the dictionary to learn the meaning of
the words "phillppic" and "hagiography" - an exercise, which normally would
make my day !
3) You will never meet a more knowledgeable (in his field),
3 Quick points:
1) It should have ended after the 1st paragraph !
2) Even if it meant my not opening the dictionary to learn the meaning of
the words phillppic and hagiography - an exercise, which normally would
make my day !
3) You will never meet a more knowledgeable (in his field),
This morning I worked on the shrubs and plants around our condo and this
afternoon I relaxed at our communal pool. During this whole span of time I
continually checked the internet re: the Elegant Tern. After dinner, at ~
7:15 PM, I nonchalantly checked again, saw Jay McGowan's positive post, and
This morning I worked on the shrubs and plants around our condo and this
afternoon I relaxed at our communal pool. During this whole span of time I
continually checked the internet re: the Elegant Tern. After dinner, at ~
7:15 PM, I nonchalantly checked again, saw Jay McGowan's positive post, and
I had a good feeling about today while still in the parking lot of Cupsouge
Co. Pk., when I didn't run into anyone who had seen the Red-necked Stint
earlier in the day (as in D/c/f/m/A 1&2). The 2 birders I did meet where,
in my mind, about 180 degrees from each other. The 1st was Jim Clinton Jr.,
I had a good feeling about today while still in the parking lot of Cupsouge
Co. Pk., when I didn't run into anyone who had seen the Red-necked Stint
earlier in the day (as in D/c/f/m/A 12). The 2 birders I did meet where,
in my mind, about 180 degrees from each other. The 1st was Jim Clinton Jr.,
Today, for the 2nd day in a row, I tried for the Red-necked Stint at
Cupsogue County Park, Suffolk Co. And for the 2nd day in a row, I started
too late, thereby insuring the same negative results as on 7/1.
Also, as on the 1st, on my way out to the flats, I met folks who had seen
the bird. First,
Today, for the 2nd day in a row, I tried for the Red-necked Stint at
Cupsogue County Park, Suffolk Co. And for the 2nd day in a row, I started
too late, thereby insuring the same negative results as on 7/1.
Also, as on the 1st, on my way out to the flats, I met folks who had seen
the bird. First,
By omitting the following, the subject I gave that post, I'm quite sure,
didn't mean much, to most of you!
Missing the stint, while being disappointing, did not "put me down". The
reason being I have seen this species twice before. The 1st was on 8/24/92,
at Overlook Beach, along the Ocean
As I arrived at Cupsogue , 4 of the earlier birders were on their way out,
all giving me high hopes for a successful hunt. Low tide made getting to
the flats easy, while making my bathing suit "overkill". Upon arrival I
found 4 birders, Dick Bolanger, Aaron Virgin and Tom Moran, all whom I
knew,
As I arrived at Cupsogue , 4 of the earlier birders were on their way out,
all giving me high hopes for a successful hunt. Low tide made getting to
the flats easy, while making my bathing suit overkill. Upon arrival I
found 4 birders, Dick Bolanger, Aaron Virgin and Tom Moran, all whom I
knew, and
By omitting the following, the subject I gave that post, I'm quite sure,
didn't mean much, to most of you!
Missing the stint, while being disappointing, did not put me down. The
reason being I have seen this species twice before. The 1st was on 8/24/92,
at Overlook Beach, along the Ocean Parkway
Today I spent ~ 6 hours ( 0745-1445) at Cupsogue C. P., Suffolk Co., taking
the longer, but easier, way to the mud flats, where I had the pleasure
of meeting John Hass and Renee Davis, who were waiting for the channel to
become crossable. Being able to put a face on a name is always satisfying,
Today I spent ~ 6 hours ( 0745-1445) at Cupsogue C. P., Suffolk Co., taking
the longer, but easier, way to the mud flats, where I had the pleasure
of meeting John Hass and Renee Davis, who were waiting for the channel to
become crossable. Being able to put a face on a name is always satisfying,
With thanks to Joan Caffrey, Mary Brogan, RuthAnn Adamo, Eric Salzman and
Annie McIntyre, for helping me see and hear this much sought after species.
On Thursday, after having a delightful lunch on the veranda of the mansion
at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum S.P. in Great River, along with Joan &
With thanks to Joan Caffrey, Mary Brogan, RuthAnn Adamo, Eric Salzman and
Annie McIntyre, for helping me see and hear this much sought after species.
On Thursday, after having a delightful lunch on the veranda of the mansion
at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum S.P. in Great River, along with Joan
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To: Sep
Hi Jon,
Thanks for the info., I hope I can make it ! In addition to the OCBC's, and
seeing him in the field, I have Paul
I'm certain many of you on this listserve know Paul and might be interested
in Jon's message re: honoring Paul.
Cheers,
Bob
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Date: Thu, May 23, 2013 at 7:49 PM
Subject: [NFBirds Report 1803] Paul Stoutenburgh Preserve
To:
I'm certain many of you on this listserve know Paul and might be interested
in Jon's message re: honoring Paul.
Cheers,
Bob
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Date: Thu, May 23, 2013 at 7:49 PM
Subject: [NFBirds Report 1803] Paul Stoutenburgh Preserve
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Hi Jon,
Thanks for the info., I hope I can make it ! In addition to the OCBC's
Tom Moran and I got a late start today, only to find both Hempstead Lake
State Park and Jones Beach State Park fairly quiet. In spite of this,
Tom saw & heard his target bird, a Warbling Vireo at HLSP. This "lifer" was
a personal milestone...his 300th N. American species.
Getting home much
Tom Moran and I got a late start today, only to find both Hempstead Lake
State Park and Jones Beach State Park fairly quiet. In spite of this,
Tom saw heard his target bird, a Warbling Vireo at HLSP. This lifer was
a personal milestone...his 300th N. American species.
Getting home much earlier
Last night at ~ 8PM I took my wife RuthAnn and our best friend Mary
Brogan, to JFK for their flight to Paris, and a month long "Bucket List"
immersion ! I spent the night at my daughters in RVC, and then started my
"Complete
Month of May Birdathon" at Hempstead Lake State Park at 8AM, in the
Last night at ~ 8PM I took my wife RuthAnn and our best friend Mary
Brogan, to JFK for their flight to Paris, and a month long Bucket List
immersion ! I spent the night at my daughters in RVC, and then started my
Complete
Month of May Birdathon at Hempstead Lake State Park at 8AM, in the
company
Getting a late start (1 PM) Tom Moran and I headed for the Calverton Grasslands
(EPCAL) and while en-route had a flock of 7 Turkey Vultures and 2 Red-tailed
Hawks in Wading River. Once at the grasslands, we found 2 N.Harriers, a
Red-tailed Hawk, a Kestrel and an E.Meadowlark, but what we
Hoping for a closer and longer view of the Gyrfalcon,than I had on this past
Sunday, I headed down to Gilgo.this morning.. I took it to be a good omen when,
as I turned on to the Ocean Pkwy from Robert Moses Pkwy, I passed a male
N,Harrier (aka "The Gray Ghost").as he headed toward Captree
Hoping for a closer and longer view of the Gyrfalcon,than I had on this past
Sunday, I headed down to Gilgo.this morning.. I took it to be a good omen when,
as I turned on to the Ocean Pkwy from Robert Moses Pkwy, I passed a male
N,Harrier (aka The Gray Ghost).as he headed toward Captree
Sorry for the late post, but due to a computer problem last night, I had to
wait until now for "tech" support to get me going.
Yesterday, Tom Moran and I raced down to Gilgo Beach in time to wait for quite
awhile before seeing the Gyrfalcon. At ~ 3:30 PM the bird just seemed to appear
(no one
Sorry for the late post, but due to a computer problem last night, I had to
wait until now for tech support to get me going.
Yesterday, Tom Moran and I raced down to Gilgo Beach in time to wait for quite
awhile before seeing the Gyrfalcon. At ~ 3:30 PM the bird just seemed to appear
(no one
One of my teeth broke off over the weekend, making the dentist appointment in
Wading River at 1230 today, the only place I absolutely had to be this fine
day...for that is what it turned out to be !
Routing myself on to Hulse Landing Rd. in W.R., before seeing if Dr. Art Jarit
could work his
The day finally came - I saw my FOS Red Crossbill...10 of them, in fact. How it
came about, was the best part of the experience !
With 3, out of 4, Rockville Centre grandsons having basketball games
yesterday(starting at 3 PM) I talked RuthAnn into going up island early, so I
could try
The day finally came - I saw my FOS Red Crossbill...10 of them, in fact. How it
came about, was the best part of the experience !
With 3, out of 4, Rockville Centre grandsons having basketball games
yesterday(starting at 3 PM) I talked RuthAnn into going up island early, so I
could try
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