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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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
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
occasionally picking up its head.
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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
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
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
keeping.
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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
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
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
, April 27, 2014 7:52 PM
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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
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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
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, 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
Marine Nature Study Area, August 2
Only about 2 dozen shorebirds, but they comprised 8 common species. So, it made
the morning interesting. An imm. LITTLE BLUE HERON was feeding just down the
path. Start checking the snowys carefully, easy to overlook a stranger.
A SALTMARSH SPARROW was
Marine Nature Study Area, August 2
Only about 2 dozen shorebirds, but they comprised 8 common species. So, it made
the morning interesting. An imm. LITTLE BLUE HERON was feeding just down the
path. Start checking the snowys carefully, easy to overlook a stranger.
A SALTMARSH SPARROW was
July 26, Oceanside
Since "Sandy", full moon high tides at the Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside
have inundated the marshes. Consequently, nests in the marsh have on more than
one occasion been washed away. As a result, nesting success has been poor.
Today, turned out to be a notable
July 26, Oceanside
Since Sandy, full moon high tides at the Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside
have inundated the marshes. Consequently, nests in the marsh have on more than
one occasion been washed away. As a result, nesting success has been poor.
Today, turned out to be a notable surprise,
MNSA, Oceanside, 14 July.
Just after low tide; hot and sultry this morning. A beginning of shorebird
movement coupled with some visible marsh breeders. Today there was a KILLDEER,
LEAST and SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS, GREATER YELLOWLEGS and WILLET. (also,
Short-billed Dowitchers yesterday).
MNSA, Oceanside, 14 July.
Just after low tide; hot and sultry this morning. A beginning of shorebird
movement coupled with some visible marsh breeders. Today there was a KILLDEER,
LEAST and SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS, GREATER YELLOWLEGS and WILLET. (also,
Short-billed Dowitchers yesterday).
MNSA, Oceanside 23 May
Arrived mid-morning. Three widely separated CLAPPER RAILS were calling, with
one coming up for a photo op. Other shorebirds included SEMIPALMATED AND
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, SEMIPALMATED and WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS, DUNLIN,
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS and WILLET, Most of the
MNSA, Oceanside 23 May
Arrived mid-morning. Three widely separated CLAPPER RAILS were calling, with
one coming up for a photo op. Other shorebirds included SEMIPALMATED AND
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, SEMIPALMATED and WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS, DUNLIN,
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS and WILLET, Most of the
Marine Nature Study Area, 29 March
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff ) went looking for early shorebirds this morning,
but only found the pair of AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS that had been present for a
while. Waders today included GREAT EGRET, GREAT BLUE HERON, BLACK-CROWNED
NIGHT-HERON and a fos GLOSSY
Marine Nature Study Area 13 Mar
The first OSPREY of the season circled over the nest platform this morning
before drifting over to the east.
Both REDWINGS and COMMON GRACKLES frequented the feeders; Northern Cardinals
and Song Sparrows were singing. All--in-all it's a start for spring.
The
Marine Nature Study Area 13 Mar
The first OSPREY of the season circled over the nest platform this morning
before drifting over to the east.
Both REDWINGS and COMMON GRACKLES frequented the feeders; Northern Cardinals
and Song Sparrows were singing. All--in-all it's a start for spring.
The
Hi all.
I walked the trails on Tuesday afternoon and looked over the place for the
first time since Sandy. The staff and Town workers have cleaned the area so
that it's almost as before, although it is a bit disconcerting to see seaweed
at eye level in the shrubs along the trails. Storm
Hi all.
I walked the trails on Tuesday afternoon and looked over the place for the
first time since Sandy. The staff and Town workers have cleaned the area so
that it's almost as before, although it is a bit disconcerting to see seaweed
at eye level in the shrubs along the trails. Storm
March 13
As the clouds began to break up, I went to the Marine Nature Study Area in
Oceanside. Lots of Red-winged Blackbirds calling and singing. Other birds of
interest:--
Clapper Rail, calling
Osprey, a single bird inspecting the nest
Peregrine Falcon, continues at its nest box in the marsh
March 13
As the clouds began to break up, I went to the Marine Nature Study Area in
Oceanside. Lots of Red-winged Blackbirds calling and singing. Other birds of
interest:--
Clapper Rail, calling
Osprey, a single bird inspecting the nest
Peregrine Falcon, continues at its nest box in the marsh
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