I thought it might be helpful if I gave a report on birds sightings for
those who plan to go over the weekend as follows:
With regard to the Turkey Vultures, I have seen several in the last week.
They are not so rare as they were.
I went to the Crescent Duck Farm off Riverhead bypass Hubbards road to
Abequogue (?) saw 3 green wing teal, 2 shovelers, 4 lesser yellow legs, 1
osprey, 1 lesser scaup, several mallard, and a wilson snipe.( The snipe was
kind enough to let me take some nice pictures). The duck farm does
smell,so avoid it if sensitive.
I went to the Quogue Wildlife preserve,and saw Wood Ducks in the creek
south of the bridge in back of the museum. (They were also seen on the north
ice pond the day before.) Saw a very friendly Snow Goose next to the cages of
wild birds (he let me get within 6 ft. to take pictures) but when I
checked with Mike Nelson, (the curator),he told me the snow goose was injured,
cared for, and now left there since he can not fly properly, and wanders
around with the canada geese. He also told me of the great horned owl that is
nesting on an osprey nest across the street in an area called fairy dell,
but the fairy dell walk is under repair so you can not go in as it is fenced
and locked. However one can see it from the road at the bridge. I saw it
there about 400 yards away facing away, so to get a better look I parked on
meeting house road on the other side of the creek, walked through the woods
to the creek, about 200 yards away and got a nice picture of full face.
However, when I went back to my car parked along side of the road, I placed
my scope on the ground outside of the car ( I think), as I packed my gear,
then got in and drove off. Later, about an hour, I looked for it and
found the scope missing. I went back and searched every where I had been but
could not find it. I left word at Quogue Wildlife in case an honest soul
would report it, but no luck so far (It was a Kowa in case you find it)
I have been praying for St. Anthony to find it or get me a new one. I will
let you know how I make out.
Andy Murphy
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