Jim Ash found an immature WHITE IBIS at Sagaponack Pond (eastern Suffolk Co.) this morning. It was still present as of 10:45am.
The bird was seen in a farm field south of Bridge Lane just east of the pond. To reach this spot take Rt 27 east through Bridgehampton. Turn right at the eastern end of town (at the light) onto Ocean Rd, and follow this road about 1.5-2 miles to Bridge Lane on the left. Take Bridge Lane over the pond and park immediately. The bird was feeding in a deep swale in the southwest corner of the farm field that borders the pond, so patience was required to allow the bird to come into view. This field is private, so please look for the bird from the road. My guess is that early morning and perhaps late afternoon will be the best time to look for it. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
