Encouraged by recent reports from the Montauk area (many including Pat & Shai's
Thursday encounters https://ebird.org/checklist/S126535539), my Dad and I
visited the area today, 21 Jan.
The clear highlight was two separate Common Murres - a transitioning bird on
the ocean below the Camp Hero
Encouraged by recent reports from the Montauk area (many including Pat & Shai's
Thursday encounters https://ebird.org/checklist/S126535539), my Dad and I
visited the area today, 21 Jan.
The clear highlight was two separate Common Murres - a transitioning bird on
the ocean below the Camp Hero
Last night's migration was quite evident on Long Island's barrier beaches this
morning. The calm conditions during the overnight combined with a building
NWerly during the predawn hours seemed to push a good number of migrants to the
oceanfront. At Robert Moses State Park in Suffolk County, a
Last night's migration was quite evident on Long Island's barrier beaches this
morning. The calm conditions during the overnight combined with a building
NWerly during the predawn hours seemed to push a good number of migrants to the
oceanfront. At Robert Moses State Park in Suffolk County, a
I spent some of the day birding at Robert Moses SP (followed by a brief drive
through other spots along the barrier beach), looking for any migrants in the
wake of yesterday's storm. Despite a lack of numbers and diversity, there were
still some interesting birds.
The highlight was an
I spent some of the day birding at Robert Moses SP (followed by a brief drive
through other spots along the barrier beach), looking for any migrants in the
wake of yesterday's storm. Despite a lack of numbers and diversity, there were
still some interesting birds.
The highlight was an
After a couple hours of searching for the WFIB while birding the Timber
Point/Hecksher vicinity, I decided to check the extensive marshland just east
of Timber Point, on the other side of the Connetquot River.
I finally came across the WFIB and 28 accompanying ibis circling low over the
After a couple hours of searching for the WFIB while birding the Timber
Point/Hecksher vicinity, I decided to check the extensive marshland just east
of Timber Point, on the other side of the Connetquot River.
I finally came across the WFIB and 28 accompanying ibis circling low over the
While hearing tantalizing reports of a big white bird flying around the base of
the South Fork all morning, I spent some time hitting coastal spots in and
around Montauk (Suffolk Co).
The morning was highlighted by large numbers of Black-legged Kittiwakes. There
was a steady trickle from the
While hearing tantalizing reports of a big white bird flying around the base of
the South Fork all morning, I spent some time hitting coastal spots in and
around Montauk (Suffolk Co).
The morning was highlighted by large numbers of Black-legged Kittiwakes. There
was a steady trickle from the
Made an afternoon run along Dune Rd. The highlight was a large gull haul on the oceanside beach at Triton Lane. There was a disturbingly large amount of dead fish on the beach, and a very large concentration of gulls was feeding on them. The flock was highlighted by 6 Lesser Black-backed Gulls,
Made an afternoon run along Dune Rd. The highlight was a large gull haul on the oceanside beach at Triton Lane. There was a disturbingly large amount of dead fish on the beach, and a very large concentration of gulls was feeding on them. The flock was highlighted by 6 Lesser Black-backed Gulls,
During a afternoon visit to the Cupsogue flats, on a late rising tide, my dad and I observed a possible Eastern Siberian Common Tern (longipennis).It appeared to be an adult-like, third year bird with white speckling on its forehead. It was exhibited multiple traits that set it apart from our
During a afternoon visit to the Cupsogue flats, on a late rising tide, my dad and I observed a possible Eastern Siberian Common Tern (longipennis).It appeared to be an adult-like, third year bird with white speckling on its forehead. It was exhibited multiple traits that set it apart from our
This afternoon, while searching through brant flocks along the barrier beaches, I came across an interested brant in the soccer field to the west of the entrance to the Pt. Lookout parking lot.Several points rendered the brant distinctive from nearby Atlantic Brant, yet the bird differed from my
This afternoon, while searching through brant flocks along the barrier beaches, I came across an interested brant in the soccer field to the west of the entrance to the Pt. Lookout parking lot.Several points rendered the brant distinctive from nearby Atlantic Brant, yet the bird differed from my
I believe this did not make it onto the list serve when I sent it out this morning. Apologies if it is a duplicate.Also photos from this post can be seen at : https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2015# --Original Message--Yesterday, after hearing news
I believe this did not make it onto the list serve when I sent it out this morning. Apologies if it is a duplicate.Also photos from this post can be seen at : https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2015# --Original Message--Yesterday, after hearing news
The White-faced Ibis is present at Captree Island, Suffolk County. Currently, it is being observed with Steve Walter and others at the west end of Captree Island Road.Good Luck,Michael McBrienEast Patchogue & Bristol
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The White-faced Ibis is present at Captree Island, Suffolk County. Currently, it is being observed with Steve Walter and others at the west end of Captree Island Road.Good Luck,Michael McBrienEast Patchogue Bristol
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Yesterday, my dad and I spent time catching up with most of the rarities that have been present in SW Suffolk and southern Nassau counties.Early in the morning, we had the Barnacle, Greater White-fronted, and Cackling Geese at Belmont State Park. The Nashville and Orange-crowned Warblers were
Yesterday, my dad and I spent time catching up with most of the rarities that have been present in SW Suffolk and southern Nassau counties.Early in the morning, we had the Barnacle, Greater White-fronted, and Cackling Geese at Belmont State Park. The Nashville and Orange-crowned Warblers were
My dad and I spent some time this weekend birding the agricultural fields around Northville and Riverhead. Despite struggling to find Cackling Geese around Long Island since late December, we had remarkable success this weekend. We had a single in the field west of Church Lane late on Friday
My dad and I spent some time this weekend birding the agricultural fields around Northville and Riverhead. Despite struggling to find Cackling Geese around Long Island since late December, we had remarkable success this weekend. We had a single in the field west of Church Lane late on Friday
My dad and I enjoyed a fantastic day of birding on the North Fork of Long Island, and later along Dune Rd.At Orient Point, we located the continuing immature male and female King Eiders in the waters just off the point. A male Harlequin Duck was also present.Despite extensive searching along
My dad and I enjoyed a fantastic day of birding on the North Fork of Long Island, and later along Dune Rd.At Orient Point, we located the continuing immature male and female King Eiders in the waters just off the point. A male Harlequin Duck was also present.Despite extensive searching along
Ryan Schain of Massachusetts describes a Snowy Owl hunting seaducks offshore of Revere Beach, outside of Boston.http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=571784=MASS=Massachusettshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/ryser915/11193994016/in/set-72157638325059865 Michael McBrien On 12/04/13, Angus Wilson
Ryan Schain of Massachusetts describes a Snowy Owl hunting seaducks offshore of Revere Beach, outside of Boston.http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=571784MLID=MASSMLNM=Massachusettshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/ryser915/11193994016/in/set-72157638325059865 Michael McBrienOn 12/04/13, Angus
My dad and I spent the day birding the North Fork of Suffolk County with Bob Adamo. We were fortunate enough to be able to study the continuing Rufous Hummingbird in Southold. Many thanks to Rich and Nancy for allowing us to visit their feeders.Afterwords, a walk through Arshamomaque Preserve in
My dad and I spent the day birding the North Fork of Suffolk County with Bob Adamo. We were fortunate enough to be able to study the continuing Rufous Hummingbird in Southold. Many thanks to Rich and Nancy for allowing us to visit their feeders.Afterwords, a walk through Arshamomaque Preserve in
There was a decent morning flight along the barrier beach today. I was only able to observe about an hour and a half of the flight (from 6:45 to 8:15) and there was still a fairly good number of birds passing through when I left.The flight was highlighted by a Western Kingbird that flew by Field
There was a decent morning flight along the barrier beach today. I was only able to observe about an hour and a half of the flight (from 6:45 to 8:15) and there was still a fairly good number of birds passing through when I left.The flight was highlighted by a Western Kingbird that flew by Field 2
My dad and I birded the sod farms around Riverhead this morning.On our way to Riverhead, we stopped in Eastport. A single American Golden Plover was on the field near the intersection of Eastport-Manor Rd and Head-of-the-Neck Rd.Shortly after arriving at Osborn Avenue, we along with Bob Adamo
My dad and I birded the sod farms around Riverhead this morning.On our way to Riverhead, we stopped in Eastport. A single American Golden Plover was on the field near the intersection of Eastport-Manor Rd and Head-of-the-Neck Rd.Shortly after arriving at Osborn Avenue, we along with Bob Adamo and
I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present. The bird was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived. At 9:45, it flew off and landed on the large sand island in the bay just north of the flats. It continued feeding here for a bit, but had disappeared
I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present. The bird was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived. At 9:45, it flew off and landed on the large sand island in the bay just north of the flats. It continued feeding here for a bit, but had disappeared around
Bob Adamo just called to report that he and Diane Teta saw the Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox this morning. The bird was still there as of 6:50 am.Good luck to those who try and many thanks to Bob for getting out word. Michael McBrien
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After two days in Syracuse [on 8/13 my mom and I had some great birds at Montezuma including the continuing White Pelican, a Sandhill Crane, and 2 Trumpeter Swans.], I was anxious to get out to my local patch on the Great South Bay in East Patchogue (Suffolk Co.) to see what was migrating,
After two days in Syracuse [on 8/13 my mom and I had some great birds at Montezuma including the continuing White Pelican, a Sandhill Crane, and 2 Trumpeter Swans.], I was anxious to get out to my local patch on the Great South Bay in East Patchogue (Suffolk Co.) to see what was migrating,
Thank you to Andrew for posting the updated information about the Elegant Tern.My dad and I birded the Cupsogue flats on a rising tide this afternoon. Just as we were about to leave around 5:45, we scanned the tern flock once more and realized that the Elegant Tern had appeared amidst the flock.
Thank you to Andrew for posting the updated information about the Elegant Tern.My dad and I birded the Cupsogue flats on a rising tide this afternoon. Just as we were about to leave around 5:45, we scanned the tern flock once more and realized that the Elegant Tern had appeared amidst the flock.
Yesterday afternoon, I observed an impressive movement of various waterbirds along the north shore of the Great South Bay, as viewed from the north end of Patchogue Cove. The fog and SE breeze pushed most of the migrants within several hundred yards of shore. It was quite a surreal experience as
Yesterday afternoon, I observed an impressive movement of various waterbirds along the north shore of the Great South Bay, as viewed from the north end of Patchogue Cove. The fog and SE breeze pushed most of the migrants within several hundred yards of shore. It was quite a surreal experience as
When I first arrived at Patchogue Lake to search for the Eurasian Wigeon
yesterday afternoon, I failed to locate it at the south end of the lake.
Overall, the waterfowl numbers appeared relatively low at the south end. I
continued up to the north end of the lake where the drake Eurasian
When I first arrived at Patchogue Lake to search for the Eurasian Wigeon
yesterday afternoon, I failed to locate it at the south end of the lake.
Overall, the waterfowl numbers appeared relatively low at the south end. I
continued up to the north end of the lake where the drake Eurasian
After a terrific morning of birding at Wertheim NWR with the Great South Bay
Audubon Society, I continued to Jamaica Bay where the Eared Grebe continued on
the bayside of the West Pond around Bench 5. There were reports in the bird
log of the grebe around 11:00 am, but then it apparently
After a terrific morning of birding at Wertheim NWR with the Great South Bay
Audubon Society, I continued to Jamaica Bay where the Eared Grebe continued on
the bayside of the West Pond around Bench 5. There were reports in the bird
log of the grebe around 11:00 am, but then it apparently
Today, my dad and I enjoyed a great day of birding, in which we focused on
Jones Beach West End.
The highlight of our day was a Gray Kingbird, which I found around 10:15.
As we were driving out of the boat basin lot, the kingbird flew up off the left
shoulder of entrance/exit road and
Today, my dad and I enjoyed a great day of birding, in which we focused on
Jones Beach West End.
The highlight of our day was a Gray Kingbird, which I found around 10:15.
As we were driving out of the boat basin lot, the kingbird flew up off the left
shoulder of entrance/exit road and
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