I've posted a picture of an ARCTIC TERN ( http://www.stevewalternature.com/ ) from the Cupsogue flats Saturday, June 1, first spotted by Derek Rogers and later re-found by Shai Mitra. A few Roseate and Forster's Terns were also among the many Commons. A few SOOTY SHEARWATERS were seen on the ocean early, basically loafing around; no movement to speak of. A variety of standard fare shorebirds were also around. Quite the opposite of standard fare was one of most unexpected things I've come across in the field. In a small, shallow channel, I found a group of 7 small squid. They stayed in the same spot for quite some time and I was able to call Derek over. He later came up with an ID of Longfin Inshore Squid. A picture can be seen on my recent work page.
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