I had some good quality time in the field today with some nice results. These are the highlights from multiple stops within 3 locations: Jones Beach West End: On the Sandbar were 2 Gull-billed Terns (Perhaps the same 2 that were recently harassing the Terns over at Nickerson Beach) and 18 Short-billed Dowitcher. A Green-winged Teal seemed a bit out of place. A 2nd summer Lesser Black-Backed Gull was in the Parking Lot. Robert Moses SP: A rather late Sea-Watch from Field 2 (10-45-11:15) was much better than I expected. I immediately picked up a Cory's Shearwater very close in as soon as I lifted the Binocs.....With the Scope, up to at least 30 Cory's were way out in the haze, identified by their "lazy" flight style, but I wouldn't rule out other Shearwater Sp. further out that could be identified with better conditions. A Wilson's Storm-Petrel was moving West, and a Royal Tern with its catch was chased by a Laughing Gull - also moving West. Calverton (former Grumman Property): 14 Eastern Meadowlark were all around the runways at the North Entrance. At least 8 Grasshopper Sparrows were mainly seen and heard at the South End near Line Rd. I only detected 5 Eastern Bluebirds, but there were probably many more of all 3 species. Also seen there were good numbers of E. Kingbird and Chipping Sparrows; more singing birds included RE Vireo, House Wren, Indigo Bunting and Field Sparrow. Bobby Berlingeri Elmont, NY --
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