Along Dune Rd. this morning (which is 100% cleared of snow and ice) I photographed at least two (possibly three) American Bitterns. The snow packed down much of the spartina grasses, so these birds are much more visible now. There was also a Wilson's Snipe about 1/4 mile East of Dockers feeding in the open water. Photos of both species can be seen here: http://birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com/2010/12/american-bitterns-and-wilsons-snipe_31.html
-- - Luke www.WildLongIsland.blogspot.com www.BirdsOfLongIsland.blogspot.com -- 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/ --
