Today yielded the largest concentration of Peeps so far this season. There were easily 300 - 400 Semipalmated Sandpipers and 100 - 200 Least Sandpipers feeding on the exposed mudflat in Inwood Hill Park. I could't discern any other species due to the fact that they were so disperse over the terrain and I lack a scope. While hardly a reliable shorebirding location (which is also why this recent influx of migrants is so exciting even if this is due to the "Sherman Creek Effect"), Inwood Hill Park has hosted a few interesting birds. Most notable to my mind were Eastern Willet, Short-billed Dowitcher, and a Whimbrel who flew over thanks to Hurricane Irene. I'm still holding out for a White-rumped. Also a Turkey Vulture sailed over moving in a southwesterly direction. Keep'em up! -Nadir Souirgi
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