[nysbirds-l] Napeague Snowy Owl - 1-10-13 NO - Here's Why

[Arie Gilbert]

I spent the day birding in the Montauk area yesterday.  Enticed by novel reports of Western Grebe and Glaucous gull, and Bob Hayes' desire to see the goodies as well, we started at Hook pond and further Lane where we got Glaucous Gull and GWF Goose respectively. Next we went to Kirk beach where there were no xbills, and no W Grebe of shore. We birded several vantage points moving east but no better luck. South  lake drive had the BH Gull in the same location  and the Barrows Goldeneye  w/ the flock was out in the center of the bay, best viewed from the east lake drive. Rita's had 8 Snow Geese, and 'Larry' the LBB Gull was at Napeague, but at the western most beach, next over from the ramp, We scanned for quite some time hoping for the Snowy Owl, but saw people walking on the shore and someone had driven their 4x4 almost all the way down!  Gee - the signs say no boats, but it doesnt say no cars.  F^=&!  *****  anyone local to that area who can contact the proper persons in authority  would be appreciated by me and no doubt other birders, and perhaps the Owl. Arie Gilbert No. Babylon, NY  www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com  www.qcbirdclub.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --