Hi I am not really a "shorebirder" and with my binoculars recently been stolen (a nice pair) I was unable to ID many shore birds seen in Orange County the past few days. Therefore this email is for anyone who may want to go check them out and ID them. Yesterday, I had at least 35 birds on the sod farms. Several small flocks of "peeps", Killdeer, but then there were others, larger that I could not ID. I only had my camera (400mm) to view these birds at a distance (quite difficult) So if anyone wants to check them out, bring a scope and or Binoculars. I87 north to exit 16 (Woodbury Commons) take 17 North towards Binghamton >From Rt.17 towards Binghamton get off at exit 124. Take the Pulaski highway south going towards Pine Island. Look for SKINNERS LANE on the right. Turn onto skinners lane and drive past the small creek to the sod farms. Scan all the sod farms, but the most productive one (with the larger shorebirds) was the last sod farm on the left. There are some muddy pools in the center of this area where numerous shorebirds were seen. Another good spot for shorebirds while up there. Get back onto County Road 6 North, (a left turn out of Skinners Lane) Follow the road for about 2.5 miles and make a left on Cross Road. (this will be almost at the crest of a hill) Take Cross road to the T intersection then turn left. Go about 1 mile till you see Celery Lane. Turn Left onto Celery Lane and start scanning all the Sod Fields. I had an Upland Sandpiper here about 2 weeks ago, but forgot to report it. That bird was visible for me.. Good luck if you go and please let me know what species they are. James
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