I led my weekly Winter Eco-Cruise for NYC Audubon yesterday, and we had a great day. In addition to the ever-popular Harbor Seals, we spotted Great and Double-crested Cormorants on Governor's Island; Red-throated Loon, Gadwall, Black Duck, Bufflehead, and Red-breasted Merganser in Erie Basin; Common and more Red-throated Loons off of Bay Ridge; and big rafts of Brant, Long-tailed Duck, Common Goldeneye, and Greater Scaup near Hoffman Island. We also spotted 3 Purple Sandpipers on the rocks of Hoffman Island, and had a close flyby Razorbill near Swinburne Island. It was headed up the harbor, seen disappearing under the Verrazano Bridge, so it would be worth scanning from the Veteran's Memorial Pier or other points in Bay Ridge or Staten Island for alcids. Another nice cruise! Due to popular demand, we've extended them through March 3rd (every Sunday afternoon). There's a heated cabin and complimentary hot cocoa, so it's a pretty cushy way to see some seabirds. Stay warm, Gabriel WillowNYC Audubon --
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