The Queens County Bird Club Inc. had it's trip to Sterling Forest This
past Sunday. Though overcast, the birds put in an excellent showing.
Highlights include numerous Hooded, Cerulean, Prairie, Chestnut-sided,
and exceedingly cooperative Golden-winged Warblers.
Of special note: There has been some discussion about a recent
"incident" between a birder and a Black Bear. We did inquire with a
park ranger and apparently the circumstance as he described it was that
the birder unwittingly got between the bear and its cubs; otherwise he
stated that the bears are not aggressive and an 'unfortunate event'
unlikely.
N.B. Avoid this circumstance with wildlife: even a raccoon separated
from its kits can become "protective"
Thanks to Andrew Baksh for alerting us in advance.
Arie Gilbert
President: Queens County Bird Club Inc.
http://www.qcbirdclub.org
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