Some birding in the State Parks on Long Island this morning was productive in variety if not numbers. Teaming up with Bob Anderson, Phil Uruburu and Arie Gilbert added more eyes and skill to the mix. Jones Beach West End 2 though not productive did turn up a FOS in the form of a beautiful adult male Orchard Oriole by the Coast Guard Station. The winds caused us to cut short our search and meet up at Hempstead Lake State Park. Some intel from Ed Becher about White-eyed Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Praire Warbler and Yellow-throated Warbler brought us to the park. Pine, Yellow-rumped and Black and white Warblers were seen but no Praire or Yellow-throated. A Northern Parula was heard. A White-eyed Vireo was at first elusive and then gave itself up for good views. Next on the agenda was Valley Stream State Park. Blue headed and Warbling Vireo were on tap. A few Yellow Warblers appeared. Arie called out American Redstart and Bob Anderson found a Northern Waterthrush. I found a Nashville Warbler keeping low in the multiflora rose bushes. Not great numbers of birds but a nice variety of birds and birders. Thanks guys. Robert A. Proniewych
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