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,
Common Goldeneye, Common Ravin, Ruby-crowned Kinglet and Eastern Meadowlark.
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Overcast, dwreey morning. New migrants were Red-winged Blackbird and
Common Grackle. Continuing in the water, Greater Scaup (200+ in the channel),
Lesser Scaup (Bedell Creek), 15 Bufflehead, 5 Hooded Merganser, 10 Red-breasted
Merganser, 6 Red-throated Loon, 2 Horned Grebe and a male and
Overcast, dwreey morning. New migrants were Red-winged Blackbird and
Common Grackle. Continuing in the water, Greater Scaup (200+ in the channel),
Lesser Scaup (Bedell Creek), 15 Bufflehead, 5 Hooded Merganser, 10 Red-breasted
Merganser, 6 Red-throated Loon, 2 Horned Grebe and a male and
Stopped by after lunch, still freezing, 31 Degrees. Some birds by the feeders,
namely; White-throat, Fox and Song Sparrow plus Mourning Dove, Cardinal and
usual House Sparrows.
No birds in the marsh except for a Great Blue Heron and flyover Northern
harrier and Bald Eagle
In the channel, there
Stopped by after lunch, still freezing, 31 Degrees. Some birds by the feeders,
namely; White-throat, Fox and Song Sparrow plus Mourning Dove, Cardinal and
usual House Sparrows.
No birds in the marsh except for a Great Blue Heron and flyover Northern
harrier and Bald Eagle
In the channel, there
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.
Sy Schiff
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First really cold day. A change for land birds. The most interesting was
a WHITE-EYED VIREO that allowed for a quick photo. Other first of the season at
this place were RUBY and GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETS. A HERMIT THRUSH continues.
Lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers and a dozen Swamp Sparrows
First really cold day. A change for land birds. The most interesting was
a WHITE-EYED VIREO that allowed for a quick photo. Other first of the season at
this place were RUBY and GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETS. A HERMIT THRUSH continues.
Lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers and a dozen Swamp Sparrows
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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The day started slow but picked up considerably when Mike Farina and I
saw an adult and juvenile HUDSONIAN GODWIT feeding. Both birds soon flew off.
Among the few Shorebird species was a group of 12 KILLDEER.
The trail along the BACK fence had a LINCOLN , several SWAMP and SONG
The day started slow but picked up considerably when Mike Farina and I
saw an adult and juvenile HUDSONIAN GODWIT feeding. Both birds soon flew off.
Among the few Shorebird species was a group of 12 KILLDEER.
The trail along the BACK fence had a LINCOLN , several SWAMP and SONG
An Hudsonian Godwit was present this morning sleeping in the deep grass, very
occasionally picking up its head.
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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
pond. They finally came out for looks, but only the wren stayed long enough to
get a picture.
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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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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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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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Very windy, gusts to 21 mph. No Sparrows seen or heard in the marsh. A
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER posed next to a SEMIPALMATED (nice size comparison in
the photo), first for me as all the prior reports have come from later in the
day after I left. All together 11 species of shorebirds. CLAPPER
Very windy, gusts to 21 mph. No Sparrows seen or heard in the marsh. A
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER posed next to a SEMIPALMATED (nice size comparison in
the photo), first for me as all the prior reports have come from later in the
day after I left. All together 11 species of shorebirds. CLAPPER
The Osprey breeding has been terminated (eggs destroyed), so the barriers on
the path have come down and one can walk around the pond. Ospreys are still
perching on the platform and surrounding perches.
Clapper Rails are very active calling in the marsh but stayed mostly hidden.
Seaside
The Osprey breeding has been terminated (eggs destroyed), so the barriers on
the path have come down and one can walk around the pond. Ospreys are still
perching on the platform and surrounding perches.
Clapper Rails are very active calling in the marsh but stayed mostly hidden.
Seaside
The 5 marsh breeders were all present, visible and singing this morning,;
namely CLAPPER RAIL, WILLET, MARSH WREN, SEASIDE SPARROW and SALTMARSH SPARROW.
An adult BALD EAGLE flew over, very high up, harassed by a Peregrine Falcon
(probable the local breeder). The eagle ignored the falcon and
The 5 marsh breeders were all present, visible and singing this morning,;
namely CLAPPER RAIL, WILLET, MARSH WREN, SEASIDE SPARROW and SALTMARSH SPARROW.
An adult BALD EAGLE flew over, very high up, harassed by a Peregrine Falcon
(probable the local breeder). The eagle ignored the falcon and
Pleasant morning with little wind. Spring is finally here. Resident and
singing are 5 CLAPPER RAILS, and several SALTMARSH and SEASIDE SPARROWS. A par
of Canada Geese with 4 young are swimming in a cut. Some 60 shorebirds of 7
species are scattered including the first SPOTTED SANDPIPER here.
Pleasant morning with little wind. Spring is finally here. Resident and
singing are 5 CLAPPER RAILS, and several SALTMARSH and SEASIDE SPARROWS. A par
of Canada Geese with 4 young are swimming in a cut. Some 60 shorebirds of 7
species are scattered including the first SPOTTED SANDPIPER here.
A bit of Summer inhabitants and a bit of migrants in the marshes this morning.
Migrants included SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, both YELLOWLEGS, LEAST SANDPIPERS,
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, and a HORNED GREBE. A string of DOUBLE-CRESTED
CORMOANTS flew over. Summer visitors included WILLET, GLOSSY IBIS,
A bit of Summer inhabitants and a bit of migrants in the marshes this morning.
Migrants included SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, both YELLOWLEGS, LEAST SANDPIPERS,
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, and a HORNED GREBE. A string of DOUBLE-CRESTED
CORMOANTS flew over. Summer visitors included WILLET, GLOSSY IBIS,
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.
Sy
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.
Sy
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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The first Ospreys of the year are the pair nesting on the south end of the
property. Yesterday additional Ospreys nesting on poles and boxes on 4 sites in
the marsh islands appeared. The resident pair are a continuing female (check
the band) and a brand new very skittish young male. Mike
The first Ospreys of the year are the pair nesting on the south end of the
property. Yesterday additional Ospreys nesting on poles and boxes on 4 sites in
the marsh islands appeared. The resident pair are a continuing female (check
the band) and a brand new very skittish young male. Mike
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.
Sy
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.
Sy
Overcast, cold and windy. Kept the land birds down except for those by
the feeders. Besides the Brant covering the cove before Bedell Creek, there was
a single female RED-BREASTED MERGANSER and a PIED-BILL GREBE in the creek. A
GREAT-BLUE HERON flew by. A few NORTHERN BLACK DUCKS and
Overcast, cold and windy. Kept the land birds down except for those by
the feeders. Besides the Brant covering the cove before Bedell Creek, there was
a single female RED-BREASTED MERGANSER and a PIED-BILL GREBE in the creek. A
GREAT-BLUE HERON flew by. A few NORTHERN BLACK DUCKS and
Marine Nature Study Area. 24 Aug
I spent the morning in the dry part of the facility, ignoring the marsh
although a fully grown CLAPPER RAIL was observed from the parking lot.
A RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD is hanging around. It appears in the blue salvia
along the fence to the west and in the
Marine Nature Study Area. 24 Aug
I spent the morning in the dry part of the facility, ignoring the marsh
although a fully grown CLAPPER RAIL was observed from the parking lot.
A RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD is hanging around. It appears in the blue salvia
along the fence to the west and in the
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.
Sy
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.
Sy
The TRICOLORED HERON continues in the cut close to the office (surrounded by
photographers, all very well behaved).
It’s breeding time in the marsh. So, things are quiet. However, SALTMARSH
SPARROWS are active, although Seaside Sparrows are not around nor are Marsh
Wrens. Clapper Rails were
The TRICOLORED HERON continues in the cut close to the office (surrounded by
photographers, all very well behaved).
It’s breeding time in the marsh. So, things are quiet. However, SALTMARSH
SPARROWS are active, although Seaside Sparrows are not around nor are Marsh
Wrens. Clapper Rails were
A single GLOSSY IBIS appeared in full breeding plumage. The bill was
surrounded with prominent white skin, looking like a White-faced Ibis in the
distance. Unfortunately, it had a dark eye and no red on the legs. Land birds
included NORTHERN FLICKER, EASTERN PHOEBE, HERMIT THRUSH, EASTERN
A single GLOSSY IBIS appeared in full breeding plumage. The bill was
surrounded with prominent white skin, looking like a White-faced Ibis in the
distance. Unfortunately, it had a dark eye and no red on the legs. Land birds
included NORTHERN FLICKER, EASTERN PHOEBE, HERMIT THRUSH, EASTERN
I stopped by after lunch at low tide.. There was a scattering of GREAT EGRETS
and GREATER YELLOWLEGS, a single SNOWY EGRET in Bedell Creek, 2 LAUGHING GULLS,
a first FORSTER’S TERN in the channel, a pair of BARN SWALLOWS circling the
bridge where a pair nested last year and a group of CEDAR
I stopped by after lunch at low tide.. There was a scattering of GREAT EGRETS
and GREATER YELLOWLEGS, a single SNOWY EGRET in Bedell Creek, 2 LAUGHING GULLS,
a first FORSTER’S TERN in the channel, a pair of BARN SWALLOWS circling the
bridge where a pair nested last year and a group of CEDAR
The MNSA was inundated during the weekend storm and high tide this morning
(11:23 AM) will probably flood the paths. There’s still a problem in low areas
along the South Shore.
RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS are in full song. A nice start to the coming Spring
season. A SALTMARSH SPARROW showed up on
The MNSA was inundated during the weekend storm and high tide this morning
(11:23 AM) will probably flood the paths. There’s still a problem in low areas
along the South Shore.
RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS are in full song. A nice start to the coming Spring
season. A SALTMARSH SPARROW showed up on
Overcast day after the rain ended. Tide fairly high. Few birds but a cluster of
sparrows along the path, by the bench on east ide of pond. It included 2 Song,
1 Swamp, 1 Savannah and 3 House Sparrows; 2 Saltmarsh Sparrows were there just
off the path. Good looks at both, but not Nelson’s.
Overcast day after the rain ended. Tide fairly high. Few birds but a cluster of
sparrows along the path, by the bench on east ide of pond. It included 2 Song,
1 Swamp, 1 Savannah and 3 House Sparrows; 2 Saltmarsh Sparrows were there just
off the path. Good looks at both, but not Nelson’s.
A cool bright sunny mourning. Getting late in the season, but all the marsh
species were present, namely:--Saltmarsh Sparrow, Seaside Sparrow 2, Clapper
Rail, calls only, and Marsh Wren, 2. There was an influx of several Savannah
Sparrows and 8 Swamp Sparrows. Other birds included Belted
A cool bright sunny mourning. Getting late in the season, but all the marsh
species were present, namely:--Saltmarsh Sparrow, Seaside Sparrow 2, Clapper
Rail, calls only, and Marsh Wren, 2. There was an influx of several Savannah
Sparrows and 8 Swamp Sparrows. Other birds included Belted
MNSA, Oceanside 26 May
Yesterday's storm coupled with a new moon high tide completely flooded the
marsh. It probably also washed out any nests already there. This morning the
marsh was still mostly under water just after high tide when I arrived.. As a
result the land birds normally in the
MNSA, Oceanside 26 May
Yesterday's storm coupled with a new moon high tide completely flooded the
marsh. It probably also washed out any nests already there. This morning the
marsh was still mostly under water just after high tide when I arrived.. As a
result the land birds normally in the
MNSA 29 Mar
The first SNOWY EGRET showed up yesterday afternoon. This morning there were 2.
A recent GREAT EGRET continues and the resident OSPREYs have set up house
keeping.
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The first SNOWY EGRET showed up yesterday afternoon. This morning there were 2.
A recent GREAT EGRET continues and the resident OSPREYs have set up house
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MNSA 1 Feb.
I stopped by Oceanside this morning. The usual uncommon wintering birds have
been absent for a while, no Clapper Rail or Marsh Sparrows. However, there was
a change yesterday continuing into today, American Robins have fond the holly
tree (covered with berries) in front of the
Oceanside 7 September
Cloudy morning with not much activity. But, we managed to see both a SEASIDE
and SALTMARSH SPARROW. A GREEN HERON popped up. a very pretty breeding
plumage BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, some SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, GREATER YELLOWLEGS,
a number of PEEP and a single AMERICAN
Oceanside 7 September
Cloudy morning with not much activity. But, we managed to see both a SEASIDE
and SALTMARSH SPARROW. A GREEN HERON popped up. a very pretty breeding
plumage BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, some SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, GREATER YELLOWLEGS,
a number of PEEP and a single AMERICAN
After a stop at Hempstead Lake SP, I went over to Oceanside and just missed a
SEASIDE SPARROW. While going back to look for it, we found a SALTMARSH SPARROW.
So, the sparrows are back along with a number of CLAPPER RAILS. A GREEN HERON
showed, but not the recent Tricolored Heron.
Shorebirds
After a stop at Hempstead Lake SP, I went over to Oceanside and just missed a
SEASIDE SPARROW. While going back to look for it, we found a SALTMARSH SPARROW.
So, the sparrows are back along with a number of CLAPPER RAILS. A GREEN HERON
showed, but not the recent Tricolored Heron.
Shorebirds
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) accompanied by Mike Farina (staff biologist)
birded Oceanside on an overcast windy morning. Breeding birds nesting or
feeding in the marsh, consisted of OSPREY, GLOSSY IBIS, GREAT and SNOWY EGRETS,
TRICOLORED HERON, CLAPPER RAIL (calling in the marsh), AMERICAN
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) accompanied by Mike Farina (staff biologist)
birded Oceanside on an overcast windy morning. Breeding birds nesting or
feeding in the marsh, consisted of OSPREY, GLOSSY IBIS, GREAT and SNOWY EGRETS,
TRICOLORED HERON, CLAPPER RAIL (calling in the marsh), AMERICAN
Not much doing other than an influx of shorebirds and Ibis.
13 Glossy Ibis, flying around, finally landing in the puddle to the west of the
pond and fed with a Snowy Egret, Least Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs and 3
Greater Yellowlegs. In the puddle on the east side there were 3 Short-billed
Not much doing other than an influx of shorebirds and Ibis.
13 Glossy Ibis, flying around, finally landing in the puddle to the west of the
pond and fed with a Snowy Egret, Least Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs and 3
Greater Yellowlegs. In the puddle on the east side there were 3 Short-billed
Marine Nature Study Area 13 Apr
Cool, sunny, wind 11, gusts 17 MPH. Singing AMERICAN GOLDFINCH and SONG
SPARROW, otherwise birds not out and about In the marsh:--
TURKEY VULTURE over golf course, GREAT EGRET, 5 SNOWY EGRET, (foy) TRICOLORED
HERON, YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, 3 GREATER
Marine Nature Study Area 13 Apr
Cool, sunny, wind 11, gusts 17 MPH. Singing AMERICAN GOLDFINCH and SONG
SPARROW, otherwise birds not out and about In the marsh:--
TURKEY VULTURE over golf course, GREAT EGRET, 5 SNOWY EGRET, (foy) TRICOLORED
HERON, YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, 3 GREATER
MNSA, Oceanside 29 Jan
Other than "dune" area, all paths clear enough for walking. The MARSH WREN
continues around the pond. Sparrows included. SONG, SWAMP, SAVANNAH and TREE.
Fly over included 2 SNOW GEESE, NORTHERN HARRIER, DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT and
BELTED KINGFISHER
In the channel
MNSA, Oceanside 29 Jan
Other than "dune" area, all paths clear enough for walking. The MARSH WREN
continues around the pond. Sparrows included. SONG, SWAMP, SAVANNAH and TREE.
Fly over included 2 SNOW GEESE, NORTHERN HARRIER, DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT and
BELTED KINGFISHER
In the channel
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside, 16 Sept
A bit of a movement (finally). Along the walk, there were a half dozen COMMON
YELLOWTHROATS, a YELLOW WARBLER, 6 PALM WARBLERS (western) and a SAVANNAH
SPARROW. In the marsh were 2 SEASIDE SPARROWS and 6 SALTMARSH SPARROWS.
Overhead a foraging
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside, 16 Sept
A bit of a movement (finally). Along the walk, there were a half dozen COMMON
YELLOWTHROATS, a YELLOW WARBLER, 6 PALM WARBLERS (western) and a SAVANNAH
SPARROW. In the marsh were 2 SEASIDE SPARROWS and 6 SALTMARSH SPARROWS.
Overhead a foraging
Oceanside 9 May
When leaving the property at noon, an immature BALD EAGLE flew by over the
houses going east. Otherwise, not too much fog, but a persistent mist that
drove me indoors. The CLAPPER RAILS have returned and are calling in the marsh.
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Oceanside 9 May
When leaving the property at noon, an immature BALD EAGLE flew by over the
houses going east. Otherwise, not too much fog, but a persistent mist that
drove me indoors. The CLAPPER RAILS have returned and are calling in the marsh.
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Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside and Hempstead Lake SP.21 April
Arrived at Area after lunch. The reported BLUE-WINGED TEALS were resting in a
cut, the male periodically lifting its head up so it could be IDed. Meantime,
the TRICOLORED HERON was flying about. FORSTER'S TERNS were fishing in
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside and Hempstead Lake SP.21 April
Arrived at Area after lunch. The reported BLUE-WINGED TEALS were resting in a
cut, the male periodically lifting its head up so it could be IDed. Meantime,
the TRICOLORED HERON was flying about. FORSTER'S TERNS were fishing in
Marine Nature Study Area 2 September
Hot, muggy slow day with only a half dozen shorebird species. Both a GREEN
HERON and a CLAPPER RAIL moved lazily and posed for pictures along with a
non-spotted SPOTTED SANDPIPER. A ROYAL TERN also flew by and posed,
A YELLOW WARBLER and COMMON YELLOWTHROAT
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 19 July
Overcast day at very low tide. A few shorebirds were present, namely
Semipalmated Plover, Lesser Yellowlegs, Least Sandpiper and Short-billed
Dowitcher. I observed 5 widely scattered Saltmarsh Sparrows. After the
spring/summer high tides, Seaside
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 13 May
There were 3 singing sparrows in the marsh around the pond, 1 SEASIDE SPARROW
and 2 SALTMARSH SPARROWS. All popped up briefly before disappearing. Other
birds included 2 CLAPPER RAILS, also briefly seen, FORSTER'S TERNS, a pair of
LEAST TERNS and a
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 13 May
There were 3 singing sparrows in the marsh around the pond, 1 SEASIDE SPARROW
and 2 SALTMARSH SPARROWS. All popped up briefly before disappearing. Other
birds included 2 CLAPPER RAILS, also briefly seen, FORSTER'S TERNS, a pair of
LEAST TERNS and a
I decided to try my luck again and look for migrants and CLAPPER RAILS. As
usual, there were 10 CLAPPER RAILS displaying on the trails offering great
views. They flew away when I approached them. I also found 2 FORSTER’S TERNS
and 5 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. Watch out for the CANADA GOOSE at the end
I decided to try my luck again and look for migrants and CLAPPER RAILS. As
usual, there were 10 CLAPPER RAILS displaying on the trails offering great
views. They flew away when I approached them. I also found 2 FORSTER’S TERNS
and 5 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. Watch out for the CANADA GOOSE at the end
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Subject: [nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 27 April
A FOS SEASIDE SPARROW was singing by the pond path, but failed to show itself.
Other recently arriving summer birds seen today included GLOSSY IBIS, WILLET, 2
, April 27, 2014 7:52 PM
To: NYSBIRDS_L
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 27 April
A FOS SEASIDE SPARROW was singing by the pond path, but failed to show itself.
Other recently arriving summer birds seen today included GLOSSY IBIS, WILLET, 2
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 27 April
A FOS SEASIDE SPARROW was singing by the pond path, but failed to show itself.
Other recently arriving summer birds seen today included GLOSSY IBIS, WILLET, 2
loudly calling and then posing CLAPPER RAILS , LAUGHING GULL and FORSTER'S TERN.
Sy Schiff
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 27 April
A FOS SEASIDE SPARROW was singing by the pond path, but failed to show itself.
Other recently arriving summer birds seen today included GLOSSY IBIS, WILLET, 2
loudly calling and then posing CLAPPER RAILS , LAUGHING GULL and FORSTER'S TERN.
Sy Schiff
Marine Nature Study Area 11 Apr
I stopped by this morning to look for GLOSSY IBIS. There were 5. They finally
flew off towards the golf course. In the puddles to the left (east) of the
pond, there were 2 LEAST SANDPIPERS and 2 GREATER YELLOWLEGS, shorebirds all
with yellow legs, a color
Marine Nature Study Area 11 Apr
I stopped by this morning to look for GLOSSY IBIS. There were 5. They finally
flew off towards the golf course. In the puddles to the left (east) of the
pond, there were 2 LEAST SANDPIPERS and 2 GREATER YELLOWLEGS, shorebirds all
with yellow legs, a color
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 2 April
Both GREAT EGRET and SNOWY EGRET were feeding in the marsh this morning. An
adult LITTLE BLUE HERON flew by in the distance. A few GREATER YELLOWLEGS were
scattered around. OSPREY pairs were seen on two nest platforms and a PEREGRINE
FALCON was seen
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 2 October
Did the Government also shut down Fall? Beautiful August type day and finally,
what appears to be the start of a migration. For a change, a decent mix of
shorebirds and sparrows.
Starting with the shorebirds:-BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, PECTORAL, STILT
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 2 October
Did the Government also shut down Fall? Beautiful August type day and finally,
what appears to be the start of a migration. For a change, a decent mix of
shorebirds and sparrows.
Starting with the shorebirds:-BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, PECTORAL, STILT
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 30 Aug.
A very late CLAPPER RAIL chick with parent made a brief appearance this morning
. They posed for a quick photo before disappearing into the marsh. (Mike
Farina, staff biologist, posted the picture on his blog.) Other birds of note
were a pair of
Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 30 Aug.
A very late CLAPPER RAIL chick with parent made a brief appearance this morning
. They posed for a quick photo before disappearing into the marsh. (Mike
Farina, staff biologist, posted the picture on his blog.) Other birds of note
were a pair of
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