I've been watching the Hudson since around 9 AM from Jersey City and my observations have been basically the same as Jacob's. The only thing to add is I had 7 SURF SCOTERS flying north about 30 minutes ago fairly close to the Jersey side of the Hudson.
It's not too bad out there now, but winds are definitely picking up. Various boardwalks along the Hudson on the Jersey side are already closed (and lightly flooded). It might be tough to find a good vantage point from Jersey City if storm surges are as high as anticipated. Good birding and stay safe, Matt http://mattbangophotography.com On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Jacob Drucker <[email protected]>wrote: > ** > > > > Hi All, > > I got to the Hudson at about 8:30 this am, and though Peter Scully and I > didn't see anything too absurdly oceanic we had a few WHITE-WINGED and a > BLACK SCOTER, likely trying to avoid the storm. A PINE SISKIN was a nice > surprise too. Nearly all birds were flying up river. > > The weather wasn't too bad on hurricane standards with very little rain. > Of course it was windy but working with binoculars was definitely > manageable. The water level was also quite high, occasionally just spilling > over the sea wall, but with the tide falling as I left this became less of > an issue. In regards to the Upper West Side, if the water levels and rain > are in decent condition, the 70th st pier is an ideal spot to look, but > most of our birding was done from the Boat Basin Cafe on 79th st, which is > very well sheltered and would be ideal for viewing if the rain becomes > heavy and if storm surge becomes a problem. > > Full list with comments here: > http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11894032 > > Good birding and stay safe, > Jacob Drucker > Amherst, MA > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web > post<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJyc3ZnNWp1BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzMzM2MzUwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NTc4NwRtc2dJZAMxMTI1MwRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNycGx5BHN0aW1lAzEzNTE1MjUyNzg-?act=reply&messageNum=11253> > Reply > to sender > <[email protected]?subject=Re%3A%20Hudson%20River%20Update> Reply > to group > <[email protected]?subject=Re%3A%20Hudson%20River%20Update> Start > a New > Topic<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmY2cxMjB2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzMzM2MzUwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NTc4NwRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNTE1MjUyNzg-> > Messages > in this > topic<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/message/11253;_ylc=X3oDMTM3ZjIybjk2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzMzM2MzUwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NTc4NwRtc2dJZAMxMTI1MwRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawN2dHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNTE1MjUyNzgEdHBjSWQDMTEyNTM->(1) > Recent Activity: > > - New > Members<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJnZXYzM3ZxBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzMzM2MzUwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NTc4NwRzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRzdGltZQMxMzUxNTI1Mjc4?o=6> > 1 > > Visit Your > Group<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc;_ylc=X3oDMTJmbGtpaHI1BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzMzM2MzUwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NTc4NwRzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEzNTE1MjUyNzg-> > ebirdsnyc: bird sightings from the NYC area > [image: Yahoo! > Groups]<http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZzRwbnJyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzMzM2MzUwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NTc4NwRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTM1MTUyNTI3OA--> > Switch to: > Text-Only<[email protected]?subject=Change+Delivery+Format:+Traditional>, > Daily Digest<[email protected]?subject=Email+Delivery:+Digest>• > Unsubscribe <[email protected]?subject=Unsubscribe> • > Terms > of Use <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> • Send us Feedback > <[email protected]?subject=Feedback+on+the+redesigned+individual+mail+v1> > . > > __,_._,___ > -- 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/ --
