Following up on Nick Bonomo's message regarding shearwaters in Montauk I
was able to see about 40 shearwaters. I would say that most were Greater but
at least one was a Cory's. Even with a good scope they were a little far
out. Best viewing was from the concession stand area and not from
Following up on Nick Bonomo's message regarding shearwaters in Montauk I
was able to see about 40 shearwaters. I would say that most were Greater but
at least one was a Cory's. Even with a good scope they were a little far
out. Best viewing was from the concession stand area and not from
This morning between 9:30 and 11 am I would estimate 300 Shearwaters
were flying back and forth, feeding and landing on the ocean. They were mostly
in two flocks with the western flock consisting of Cory's while the
eastern flock was mostly Sooty. With the Sooty flock I picked out at
This morning between 9:30 and 11 am I would estimate 300 Shearwaters
were flying back and forth, feeding and landing on the ocean. They were mostly
in two flocks with the western flock consisting of Cory's while the
eastern flock was mostly Sooty. With the Sooty flock I picked out at
Date: Jan. 12, 2016
An excellent day of birding Eastern Long Island.
Snowy Owl (pure white bird) Napeague
King Eider (male) just south of the Montauk Lighthouse
Iceland Gull (adult) Montauk Harbor
Glaucous Gulls (2) Montauk Harbor
Lesser Black-backed Gull (adult) Kirk's Park Montauk
Good
Pure white Snowy Owl, 500 feet south of the boat ramp. The bird is not on
Hick's Island
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Pure white Snowy Owl, 500 feet south of the boat ramp. The bird is not on
Hick's Island
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After 30 minutes of searching the Ash-throated Flycatcher was not seen
between 11 and 11:30am
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After finding the long-billed dowitchers at Santapogue creek Sy Schiff and
I were lucky to see 4 different Franklin's gulls today. One at Venetian
shores, two at Captree S.P. and a final one at Malibu.
Very interesting day
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After finding the long-billed dowitchers at Santapogue creek Sy Schiff and
I were lucky to see 4 different Franklin's gulls today. One at Venetian
shores, two at Captree S.P. and a final one at Malibu.
Very interesting day
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My wife Betsy and I saw two Snow Buntings on the ground at Lazy Point,
Napeague. It was the earliest ever ( by one day) for me.
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My wife Betsy and I saw two Snow Buntings on the ground at Lazy Point,
Napeague. It was the earliest ever ( by one day) for me.
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I went to Jamaica Bay today scouting out the area for the upcoming NYC
Audubon shorebird class and walk this weekend. I found the conditions on the
east pond to be unsafe.
I was only able to walk in about 20 feet on the south side of the east
pond went I started in sink into water and mud.
I went to Jamaica Bay today scouting out the area for the upcoming NYC
Audubon shorebird class and walk this weekend. I found the conditions on the
east pond to be unsafe.
I was only able to walk in about 20 feet on the south side of the east
pond went I started in sink into water and mud.
Date: Dec. 11, 2014
Location: Jones Beach, Point Lookout, Nassau County
The "200 Challenge Birding Group" recorded 34 species in very chilly and
windy conditions.
The highlights were:
Harlequin Duck - 4 at Point Lookout
Lapland Longspur- at least 2 at the swale, west end 2
Horned Larks- 40
Date: Dec. 11, 2014
Location: Jones Beach, Point Lookout, Nassau County
The 200 Challenge Birding Group recorded 34 species in very chilly and
windy conditions.
The highlights were:
Harlequin Duck - 4 at Point Lookout
Lapland Longspur- at least 2 at the swale, west end 2
Horned Larks- 40
Date: Nov. 11, 2014
The Eurasian Wigeon continues at Grant Park in Hewlett Long Island. There
are many other species there including Pintail and Ring-necked Ducks. It
affords great practice in preparing for the upcoming Christmas Counts.
Also present were three Rusty Blackbirds.
Good
Date: Nov. 11, 2014
The Eurasian Wigeon continues at Grant Park in Hewlett Long Island. There
are many other species there including Pintail and Ring-necked Ducks. It
affords great practice in preparing for the upcoming Christmas Counts.
Also present were three Rusty Blackbirds.
Good
Date: Oct. 28, 2014
My wife Betsy and I saw very well an Iceland Gull in the dredging area of
Montauk Harbor. Other birds of interest were Horned Grebe, five
Bonaparte's Gulls, Belted Kingfisher and many Common Loons all seen from Rod's
Valley
in Montauk.
Juncos everywhere.
Good
Date: Oct. 28, 2014
My wife Betsy and I saw very well an Iceland Gull in the dredging area of
Montauk Harbor. Other birds of interest were Horned Grebe, five
Bonaparte's Gulls, Belted Kingfisher and many Common Loons all seen from Rod's
Valley
in Montauk.
Juncos everywhere.
Good
Date: Aug. 1,2014
Location: Jamaica Bay-East Pond
The water conditions have improved since my last visit earlier in the week.
On the south end of the East Pond I only had to walk through 50 feet of 2
inch water to reach the "Raunt" area. On the north end of the East Pond I
walked through
Date: Aug. 1,2014
Location: Jamaica Bay-East Pond
The water conditions have improved since my last visit earlier in the week.
On the south end of the East Pond I only had to walk through 50 feet of 2
inch water to reach the Raunt area. On the north end of the East Pond I
walked through 20
Date: May 17, 2014
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden birding class birded Alley Pond Park. The
weather was beautiful and the birds were good. We totaled 37 species. The
highlights of our trip were:
Warblers (11 species) Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Magnolia, BT Green,
Blackpoll, B,
Date: May 17, 2014
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden birding class birded Alley Pond Park. The
weather was beautiful and the birds were good. We totaled 37 species. The
highlights of our trip were:
Warblers (11 species) Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Magnolia, BT Green,
Blackpoll, BW,
Date: May 11, 2014
Taking a break from our regular birding spots my wife and I went to the
Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center off of Ave. U in Brooklyn. The birding
was good as we saw some 30 species. The highlights were: Clapper Rail,
Solitary Sandpiper ,Killdeer, Oystercatcher, Greater
Date: May 11, 2014
Taking a break from our regular birding spots my wife and I went to the
Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center off of Ave. U in Brooklyn. The birding
was good as we saw some 30 species. The highlights were: Clapper Rail,
Solitary Sandpiper ,Killdeer, Oystercatcher, Greater
Date: May 9, 2014
The NYC Audubon "Peak Day" migration walk recorded 89 species.Some members
of the group even saw more. We visited both Alley Pond Park in Queens and
Jamaica Bay. Some highlights were:
Warblers (15 species) Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Magnolia, BT Blue,
Yel-rump,
Date: May 9, 2014
The NYC Audubon Peak Day migration walk recorded 89 species.Some members
of the group even saw more. We visited both Alley Pond Park in Queens and
Jamaica Bay. Some highlights were:
Warblers (15 species) Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Magnolia, BT Blue,
Yel-rump, BT
Date: May 7, 2014
The excellent birding conditions in Central Park continue. This is the
seventh day in a row that the birding has been good to excellent. The NYC
Audubon Wednesday mornings migration walks saw 55 species. The highlight were:
Warblers ( 15 species); Nashville, Parula,
Date: May 7, 2014
The excellent birding conditions in Central Park continue. This is the
seventh day in a row that the birding has been good to excellent. The NYC
Audubon Wednesday mornings migration walks saw 55 species. The highlight were:
Warblers ( 15 species); Nashville, Parula,
Date: May 3, 2014
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden birding class went to Central Park. The
conditions and birds were excellent. We saw 56 species. The highlights were:
Warblers (14 species): Blue-winged, Nashville, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, BT
Blue, Yel-rump, Prairie, B, Redstart, Ovenbird,
Date: May 3, 2014
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden birding class went to Central Park. The
conditions and birds were excellent. We saw 56 species. The highlights were:
Warblers (14 species): Blue-winged, Nashville, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, BT
Blue, Yel-rump, Prairie, BW, Redstart, Ovenbird,
Date: May 2,2014
The NYC Audubon Wednesday morning birding group moved it walk from the
rainy Wed, to the beautiful Friday. We were all lucky that we did. Central Park
was very birdie with birds found at almost every location.
Our group saw 60 species. The highlights were:
Warblers (17
Date: May 2,2014
The NYC Audubon Wednesday morning birding group moved it walk from the
rainy Wed, to the beautiful Friday. We were all lucky that we did. Central Park
was very birdie with birds found at almost every location.
Our group saw 60 species. The highlights were:
Warblers (17
Date: April 27, 2014
The NYC Audubon Bird Song class had a very nice day in Central Park. We
recorded 33 species including:
7 warbler species (Pine, Palm, B, BT Green (2 singing nicely), N.
Waterthrush (singing), Prairie (2 singing), Yel-rumps)
Also seen were many Ruby-crowned Kinglets
Date: April 27, 2014
The NYC Audubon Bird Song class had a very nice day in Central Park. We
recorded 33 species including:
7 warbler species (Pine, Palm, BW, BT Green (2 singing nicely), N.
Waterthrush (singing), Prairie (2 singing), Yel-rumps)
Also seen were many Ruby-crowned
Date: April 23, 2014
The NYC Audubon Wednesday morning birding group had its first meeting in a
very birdie Central Park. The group recorded some 38 species. The
highlights were:
6 warbler species (Yel-rump, Pine, Prairie, Palm, Cerulean (male, very
nice), Black-and-white)
Blue-headed
Date: April 23, 2014
The NYC Audubon Wednesday morning birding group had its first meeting in a
very birdie Central Park. The group recorded some 38 species. The
highlights were:
6 warbler species (Yel-rump, Pine, Prairie, Palm, Cerulean (male, very
nice), Black-and-white)
Blue-headed
Date: April 19, 2014
The BBG birding class saw some 44 species on their first birding outing.
The highlights were: 5 warbler species (Pine, Palm, Prairie, Yel-rump, L.
Waterthrush), BG Gnatcatchers (6), Green Heron, BC Night Heron, Rusty
Blackbird, RT Hummingbird (seen by some), Chimney
Date: April 19, 2014
The BBG birding class saw some 44 species on their first birding outing.
The highlights were: 5 warbler species (Pine, Palm, Prairie, Yel-rump, L.
Waterthrush), BG Gnatcatchers (6), Green Heron, BC Night Heron, Rusty
Blackbird, RT Hummingbird (seen by some), Chimney
Date: April 6, 2014
A very nice day to be out birding. At Hempstead I had:
3 warblers (Louisiana, Pine, Yellow-rumped)
4 Woodpeckers (Yel. Bellied Sapsucker. Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied)
2 Swallows ( Tree, Cliff)
plus Hermit Thrush, many Br. Creepers, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Phoebes,
Date: April 6, 2014
A very nice day to be out birding. At Hempstead I had:
3 warblers (Louisiana, Pine, Yellow-rumped)
4 Woodpeckers (Yel. Bellied Sapsucker. Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied)
2 Swallows ( Tree, Cliff)
plus Hermit Thrush, many Br. Creepers, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Phoebes,
Date: Feb. 27, 2014
I started the day off birding with the South Shore Audubon Thursday birding
group in Hempstead Lake SP. We saw an American Woodcock and three Bald
Eagles. Also present were a number of Red-winged Blackbirds and Common
Grackles. After our walk some of us went to
Feb. 9, 2014
I just had a male Cardinal singing a complete song right outside my
building in Nassau County. Spring will be coming fast!
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I just had a male Cardinal singing a complete song right outside my
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Dec. 21, 2013
My wife Betsy and I had an excellent day of birding the Montauk area. Our
highlights were:
Ross's Goose, Snow Goose (5), Cackling Goose-Deep Hollow Ranch
Iceland Gull (2)- Montauk Harbor
Razorbills (2), Bonaparte's Gulls, Snow Buntings (40)- Montauk Point
Scoters, Eiders (many
Dec. 21, 2013
My wife Betsy and I had an excellent day of birding the Montauk area. Our
highlights were:
Ross's Goose, Snow Goose (5), Cackling Goose-Deep Hollow Ranch
Iceland Gull (2)- Montauk Harbor
Razorbills (2), Bonaparte's Gulls, Snow Buntings (40)- Montauk Point
Scoters, Eiders (many
Dec. 2, 2013
After some searching I found the N. Shrike at 3:30 in the Fisherman's
Parking lot just past the Coast Guard station.
After talking to people in the west end of Jones Beach I believe that
there are at least 6 Snowy Owls in the Jones Beach/Point Lookout area. Some
owls were
Dec. 2, 2013
After some searching I found the N. Shrike at 3:30 in the Fisherman's
Parking lot just past the Coast Guard station.
After talking to people in the west end of Jones Beach I believe that
there are at least 6 Snowy Owls in the Jones Beach/Point Lookout area. Some
owls were
Nov. 25, 2013
My wife Betsy and I had some great birds in the Montauk area:
Adult male King Eider- seen very well from the Camp Hero overlook close to
the lighthouse.
American Pipit- parking lot Camp hero
50,000 scoters and eiders- Montauk Point
Snowy Owl- heavily barred, Hicks Island easily
Nov. 25, 2013
My wife Betsy and I had some great birds in the Montauk area:
Adult male King Eider- seen very well from the Camp Hero overlook close to
the lighthouse.
American Pipit- parking lot Camp hero
50,000 scoters and eiders- Montauk Point
Snowy Owl- heavily barred, Hicks Island easily
Nov. 19, 2013
Considering the tremendous rarity of the Ross’s Gull in Eastern North
America I decided to make the 400 mile one way trip to see this bird. This
bird
was reported in partial breeding plumage, that is pink, and its location,
just north of the NY state border at Chambly
Date: Nov. 5, 2013
My wife Betsy and I birded Montezuma NWR today. Before we got to the refuge
we visited Dave Kennedy, at 43 Mynderse St, Seneca Falls and after 10
minutes we saw the Rufous Hummingbird that had been visiting his feeders.
Thank
you Dave for being so accommodating.
The
Date:Oct. 26, 2013
The BBG (Brooklyn Botanic Garden) birding class recorded 49 species while
birding Jamaica Bay NWR. The highlights were the ducks which were found
entirely on the East Pond. We saw: Black, Gadwall, Mallard, Pintail (5),
Wigeon, Wood, N. Shoveler, Green-winged Teal, Scaup,
Date:Oct. 26, 2013
The BBG (Brooklyn Botanic Garden) birding class recorded 49 species while
birding Jamaica Bay NWR. The highlights were the ducks which were found
entirely on the East Pond. We saw: Black, Gadwall, Mallard, Pintail (5),
Wigeon, Wood, N. Shoveler, Green-winged Teal, Scaup,
Date: Oct. 19, 2013
The BBG ( Brooklyn Botanic Garden) birding class recorded 41 species at
Riis Park/ Ft.Tilden. Riis Park is completely open and part of Ft. Tilden is
open for birding. The highlights were 4 warbler species (Yel-rump, Cape
May, Palm, C.Yellowthroat) and 6 sparrow species
Date: Oct. 16, 2013
The NYC Audubon Wednesday birding group recorded 41 species in a birdie
Central Park. The highlights were 6 warbler species (Yel-rumps, Palm,
Parula, BT Blue, Ovenbird, Cape May), 5 duck species (Wood, Mallard,
Green-winged
Teal, N.Shoveler, Galwall- all found in
Date: Oct. 16, 2013
The NYC Audubon Wednesday birding group recorded 41 species in a birdie
Central Park. The highlights were 6 warbler species (Yel-rumps, Palm,
Parula, BT Blue, Ovenbird, Cape May), 5 duck species (Wood, Mallard,
Green-winged
Teal, N.Shoveler, Galwall- all found in
Date: Oct. 12, 2013
The BBG (Brooklyn Botanic Garden) birding class recorded 38 species during
our trip at Jones Beach. The day started off very slowly with few birds on
the sandbar at the Coast Guard station. The tides were wrong so we
revisited this area later with better tides. I'm
Date: Oct. 12, 2013
The BBG (Brooklyn Botanic Garden) birding class recorded 38 species during
our trip at Jones Beach. The day started off very slowly with few birds on
the sandbar at the Coast Guard station. The tides were wrong so we
revisited this area later with better tides. I'm
Date: Oct. 9, 2013
The NYC Audubon Wednesday Morning Birding group recorded 45 species in a
fairly birdie Central Park. The highlights were 9 warbler species (Parula,
BT Blue, Yel-rump, Pine, Palm, B, Redstart, N.Waterthrush,
C.Yellowthroat), many Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, good numbers
Date: Oct. 9, 2013
The NYC Audubon Wednesday Morning Birding group recorded 45 species in a
fairly birdie Central Park. The highlights were 9 warbler species (Parula,
BT Blue, Yel-rump, Pine, Palm, BW, Redstart, N.Waterthrush,
C.Yellowthroat), many Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, good numbers
Date:Oct. 2, 2013
The NYC Audubon Wednesday Morning birding group recorded 44 in a fairly
birdie Central Park. The highlights were 10 warbler species (Parula, B,
Magnolia, BT Blue, Ovenbird, C.Yellowthroat, Yel-rump, Blackpoll, Redstart,
Palm) both Kinglets, Brown Creepers (4), Winter
Date:Oct. 2, 2013
The NYC Audubon Wednesday Morning birding group recorded 44 in a fairly
birdie Central Park. The highlights were 10 warbler species (Parula, BW,
Magnolia, BT Blue, Ovenbird, C.Yellowthroat, Yel-rump, Blackpoll, Redstart,
Palm) both Kinglets, Brown Creepers (4), Winter
Date: Sept. 28, 2013
The BBG (Brooklyn Botanic Garden) birding class recorded 39 species while
at a very birdie Conference House park in the very southern tip of Staten
Island. The highlights were 10 warbler species (Yellow, Magnolia,
Blackburnian, Pine, Palm, B, Redstart, Cape May,
Date: Sept. 28, 2013
The BBG (Brooklyn Botanic Garden) birding class recorded 39 species while
at a very birdie Conference House park in the very southern tip of Staten
Island. The highlights were 10 warbler species (Yellow, Magnolia,
Blackburnian, Pine, Palm, BW, Redstart, Cape May,
Date: Sept. 25, 2013
Our NYC Audubon Wed. morning birding group recorded 46 species. The
highlights were 13 warbler species (Tennessee (3), Nashville, Parula, Magnolia,
BT Blue, BT Green, Yel-rumps, Pine, Prairie, Blackpoll, B, Redstart,
C.yellow-throat), Blue-headed Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo
Date: Sept. 25, 2013
Our NYC Audubon Wed. morning birding group recorded 46 species. The
highlights were 13 warbler species (Tennessee (3), Nashville, Parula, Magnolia,
BT Blue, BT Green, Yel-rumps, Pine, Prairie, Blackpoll, BW, Redstart,
C.yellow-throat), Blue-headed Vireo, Red-eyed
Our BBG (Brooklyn Botanic Garden) birding group saw 32 species in Central
Park. The highlights were 10 warbler species (Parula, Magnolia, BT Blue,
Palm, Blackpoll, B, Redstart, N.Waterthrush, C.Yellowthroat, Wilson's). We
also saw 2 White-throated Sparrows, 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and
Our BBG (Brooklyn Botanic Garden) birding group saw 32 species in Central
Park. The highlights were 10 warbler species (Parula, Magnolia, BT Blue,
Palm, Blackpoll, BW, Redstart, N.Waterthrush, C.Yellowthroat, Wilson's). We
also saw 2 White-throated Sparrows, 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and
Our NYC Audubon Wednesday morning birding group recorded 38 species. The
highlights were 10 warbler species (Parula, Magnolia, Cape May (2 in good
plumage), BT Blue, BT Green, Blackpoll, B, Redstart, Yellowthroat, Canada),
Philadelphia Vireo, 4 Woodpecker species including Yel-bellied
Our NYC Audubon Wednesday morning birding group recorded 38 species. The
highlights were 10 warbler species (Parula, Magnolia, Cape May (2 in good
plumage), BT Blue, BT Green, Blackpoll, BW, Redstart, Yellowthroat, Canada),
Philadelphia Vireo, 4 Woodpecker species including Yel-bellied
Date: Sept. 15,2013
A really good day to be out on a Bird walk. The SOFO (South Fork Natural
Society) group recorded 25 species. The highlights were: Yellow-billed
Cuckoo, Scarlet Tanager, Baltimore Oriole, Great-crested Flycatcher, 5
warblers
(Pine, Redstart, Parula, Magnolia, B)
Best,
Joe
Date: Sept. 15,2013
A really good day to be out on a Bird walk. The SOFO (South Fork Natural
Society) group recorded 25 species. The highlights were: Yellow-billed
Cuckoo, Scarlet Tanager, Baltimore Oriole, Great-crested Flycatcher, 5
warblers
(Pine, Redstart, Parula, Magnolia, BW)
Best,
The NYC Audubon Wed. morning birding group recorded 29 species. Included
were 10 warbler species (N. Parula, Magnolia (2), BT Blue (3), Pine,
Blackpoll, B (8), A.Redstart (7), N.Waterthrush, C.Yelllowthroat, Wilson's
(2)).
We also noted RB Grosbeak and Great Crested Flycatcher. An excellent
The NYC Audubon Wed. morning birding group recorded 29 species. Included
were 10 warbler species (N. Parula, Magnolia (2), BT Blue (3), Pine,
Blackpoll, BW (8), A.Redstart (7), N.Waterthrush, C.Yelllowthroat, Wilson's
(2)).
We also noted RB Grosbeak and Great Crested Flycatcher. An
Date: Aug. 3, 2013
Between 6:30-7 pm I had 12 common nighthawks flying over my parking lot in
Rockville Centre NY. Best showing since 1990.
Best
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Date: Aug. 3, 2013
Between 6:30-7 pm I had 12 common nighthawks flying over my parking lot in
Rockville Centre NY. Best showing since 1990.
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Date: June 15-16, 2013
The NYC Audubon overnight birding trip to Orange (Sterling Forest),
Sullivan (Bashakill, Neversink) and Ulster (Shawangunks NWR) Counties was very
successful with 79 species seen by most members of our 9 person group.
Conditions were good for birding at Sterling,
Date: June 15-16, 2013
The NYC Audubon overnight birding trip to Orange (Sterling Forest),
Sullivan (Bashakill, Neversink) and Ulster (Shawangunks NWR) Counties was very
successful with 79 species seen by most members of our 9 person group.
Conditions were good for birding at Sterling,
Date: June 8,9 2013
The NYC Audubon overnight birding trip to Rockland County (Doodletown),
Sullivan County (Bashakill) and Ulster County (Shawangunk) recorded 85 species
seen by most birders in our 11 member group. Some of the highlights were:
American Bittern
Virginia Rail
Common Moorhen
Date: June 8,9 2013
The NYC Audubon overnight birding trip to Rockland County (Doodletown),
Sullivan County (Bashakill) and Ulster County (Shawangunk) recorded 85 species
seen by most birders in our 11 member group. Some of the highlights were:
American Bittern
Virginia Rail
Common Moorhen
Date: June 1 2013
Location: Sterling Forest
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Birding class (BBG) just complete its spring
birding series with a very successful trip to Sterling Forest in Orange
County. We recorded some 30 species with excellent views of Cerulean Warbler,
Black-billed Cuckoo,
Date: June 1 2013
Location: Sterling Forest
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Birding class (BBG) just complete its spring
birding series with a very successful trip to Sterling Forest in Orange
County. We recorded some 30 species with excellent views of Cerulean Warbler,
Black-billed Cuckoo,
While preparing to give a bird identification walk for Peconic Land Trust
interns I had a Mississippi Kite adult fly over me on Town Lane, Amagansett
, heading west. The time was 2pm.
Keep an eye open,
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While preparing to give a bird identification walk for Peconic Land Trust
interns I had a Mississippi Kite adult fly over me on Town Lane, Amagansett
, heading west. The time was 2pm.
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Date: May 10,2013
Location: Alley Pond Park and Jamaica Bay
Today I led the NYC Audubon birding group on a 'Peak Day Migration' walk.
We birded both Alley Pond in Queens and Jamaica Bay. We saw 77 species. The
timing was perfect as the warm front brought us many birds. The highlights
were:
Date: May 10,2013
Location: Alley Pond Park and Jamaica Bay
Today I led the NYC Audubon birding group on a 'Peak Day Migration' walk.
We birded both Alley Pond in Queens and Jamaica Bay. We saw 77 species. The
timing was perfect as the warm front brought us many birds. The highlights
were:
Date: April 21, 2013
Location: Camp Hero, Montauk
There is an immature male Blue Grosbeak at Camp Hero. The bird is on the
ground in the area near the Bluebird/Tree Swallow bird boxes.
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Date: April 21, 2013
Location: Camp Hero, Montauk
There is an immature male Blue Grosbeak at Camp Hero. The bird is on the
ground in the area near the Bluebird/Tree Swallow bird boxes.
Best,
Joe Giunta
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Date: April 20, 2013
Location: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park
The BBG birding class saw 48 species. The highlights were: Pine Warbler,
Yel.Rumped Warbler, Palm Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, Blue-headed Vireo,
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, 4 woodpecker species, Hermit Thrush, and Brown
Date: April 20, 2013
Location: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park
The BBG birding class saw 48 species. The highlights were: Pine Warbler,
Yel.Rumped Warbler, Palm Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, Blue-headed Vireo,
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, 4 woodpecker species, Hermit Thrush, and Brown
Date: March 23, 2013
A beautiful day to be out with some great spring sightings. The highlight
was a Tri-colored Heron at Third House. The scoter numbers at the Point were
only about 100, down from 20,000 last year. We only saw Black and Surf
with no White-winged scoters. A few Common
Date: March 23, 2013
A beautiful day to be out with some great spring sightings. The highlight
was a Tri-colored Heron at Third House. The scoter numbers at the Point were
only about 100, down from 20,000 last year. We only saw Black and Surf
with no White-winged scoters. A few Common
Date: Jan. 7, 2013
After frustrating birders all weekend the Snowy Owl has reappeared at
Napeague. The bird is on Hicks Island visible from the boat ramp at Napeague.
Also present were 30 Purple Sandpipers at East Hampton main beach. They were
on the jetty 1/4 mile to the left.
Happy New
Date: Jan. 7, 2013
After frustrating birders all weekend the Snowy Owl has reappeared at
Napeague. The bird is on Hicks Island visible from the boat ramp at Napeague.
Also present were 30 Purple Sandpipers at East Hampton main beach. They were
on the jetty 1/4 mile to the left.
Happy New
Date: Dec. 23, 2012
I went out to the East End of Long Island today trying to finish up the
year with some great birds.
At Ditch Plains I saw Purple Sandpipers and about 20 Bonaparte's Gulls
along with the 3 regular gulls.
At Deep Hollow ranch I had a Cackling Goose. Going on to Montauk
Date: Dec. 23, 2012
I went out to the East End of Long Island today trying to finish up the
year with some great birds.
At Ditch Plains I saw Purple Sandpipers and about 20 Bonaparte's Gulls
along with the 3 regular gulls.
At Deep Hollow ranch I had a Cackling Goose. Going on to Montauk
Date: Dec. 8, 2012
Location: East End Long Island
My wife Betsy and I had a Snowy Owl on Hick's Island Napeague visible from
the boat launch at Napeague. Also present was a Lesser Black-backed Gull
(Larry). At nearby Hither Hills State Park was a mixed flock of 30 Red and
White-winged
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