The SHARP-TAILED SANDPIPER found by Gary Chapin continued to be seen through much of the afternoon on Sunday, at least until we left it around 5:00. This is a juvenile and it was generally associating with PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, which was the most common species present.
There was also an adult BLACK-HEADED GULL among the gulls here, first found by Andrew Garland on Saturday. There were also two AMERICAN AVOCETS found by Steve Taylor at Ontario Beach Park, which is situated on the west side of the mouth of the Genesee River about seven miles northwest of the south end of Irondequoit Bay. The Avocets were on the beach, right along the water's edge. DIRECTIONS TO SOUTH END OF IRONDEQUOIT BAY: The Sharp-tailed Sandpiper can be view from LaSalle Landing Park on the south end of the bay in the Town of Irondequoit. The park is located on the north side of Empire Blvd. From the parking lot, follow the path through the cattails about 50 yards, then take the left fork. You will then come out onto the mud flat. The Sharp-tailed Sandpiper was about 200 yards out, looking toward the WNW. The Black-headed Gull was about 50 to 100 yards or so north of the sandpiper. From the Thruway, take I-490 or I-390 north to I-590 north. Exit at Empire Blvd (Rt 404)and turn right. After crossing a bridge, look for LaSalle Landing Park on your left - this is about a mile from the 590 exit. It is muddy. Good birding! Willie No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2441/5288 - Release Date: 09/23/12 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
