This morning we stopped by Pruyn Sanctuary in Millwood (8:00AM-9:00AM) but did not observe the previously reported Yellow-headed Blackbird. From the Pruyn Sanctuary we took a short drive to nearby Rockefeller State Park Preserve on Route 117, where the immature Red-headed Woodpecker (10:15AM) is still present at the intersection of the Ash Tree Loop and Overlook Trails. We did not see the Red-shouldered Hawk. Pileated Woodpecker was present as were Eastern Bluebird, Cedar Waxwing, five species of woodpeckers, and numerous Robins. We have never been to the park before, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys an extensive walking trail system through pleasant surroundings. On the way home we stopped at West End to search for the 1-2 Lapland Longspurs that have been frequenting the West End Marina lawn between the bathrooms and the gazebo. We searched the lawn area along with Doug Futuyma unsuccessfully when Brooklyn Bird Club members found a single Lapland Longspur on the dock just north of the gazebo. This bird was incredibly cooperative, continually feeding on the lawn as cameras clicked and scopes were set up, allowing approaches within twenty feet.
Ken & Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
