[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park - Westhampton, Suffolk County - General Information

[beachmed]

If anyone is planning to visit the Cupsogue Flats in the next few days in 
search of the Bar-tailed Godwit and other Cupsogue specialties, there are a few 
things to consider in planning your visit.  

There is a parking fee between 8:30AM - 6PM on weekends,  $9 and $18, with a 
few exceptions.  Free entry before and after those times.  It’s best to use the 
Moriches Coast Guard Station as the tide reference for low tide, with" 
crossing” to the spoil island best about 1-1.5 hours before dead low tide, with 
a return 1-1.5 hrs after low.  The channels can get deep and it's easy to get 
equipment (and car keys) submerged if not careful.  

Best access to the sand flats is by parking at the western end of the parking 
lot, and walking the 1/4 mile from the camping entrance, toward the camping 
areas, and taking the sandy trail north to the bay.  Once there, follow the 
shoreline east. Total shore walk is under a mile.  Crossing as the crow flies 
across the marsh from the parking lot can be dicy at best and dangerous if you 
are not familiar with this area.  As suggested earlier, if limited mobility is 
an issue., viewing with a scope may be possible from the ocean access stairway 
near the concession stand and restrooms.

This is a very popular public beach, with occasional traffic backups from the 
western-most Westhampton Beach bridge crossing, so earlier is a better time for 
your arrival.  Unfortunately, the powers that be have not installed any 
“PARKING LOT FULL” sign anywhere.  Also, be alert to the 25MPH speed signs in 
the Incorporated Village of Westhampton Dunes, with its own enthusiastic police 
force.

Happy birding-
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park - Westhampton, Suffolk County - General Information

[beachmed]

If anyone is planning to visit the Cupsogue Flats in the next few days in 
search of the Bar-tailed Godwit and other Cupsogue specialties, there are a few 
things to consider in planning your visit.  

There is a parking fee between 8:30AM - 6PM on weekends,  $9 and $18, with a 
few exceptions.  Free entry before and after those times.  It’s best to use the 
Moriches Coast Guard Station as the tide reference for low tide, with" 
crossing” to the spoil island best about 1-1.5 hours before dead low tide, with 
a return 1-1.5 hrs after low.  The channels can get deep and it's easy to get 
equipment (and car keys) submerged if not careful.  

Best access to the sand flats is by parking at the western end of the parking 
lot, and walking the 1/4 mile from the camping entrance, toward the camping 
areas, and taking the sandy trail north to the bay.  Once there, follow the 
shoreline east. Total shore walk is under a mile.  Crossing as the crow flies 
across the marsh from the parking lot can be dicy at best and dangerous if you 
are not familiar with this area.  As suggested earlier, if limited mobility is 
an issue., viewing with a scope may be possible from the ocean access stairway 
near the concession stand and restrooms.

This is a very popular public beach, with occasional traffic backups from the 
western-most Westhampton Beach bridge crossing, so earlier is a better time for 
your arrival.  Unfortunately, the powers that be have not installed any 
“PARKING LOT FULL” sign anywhere.  Also, be alert to the 25MPH speed signs in 
the Incorporated Village of Westhampton Dunes, with its own enthusiastic police 
force.

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Update

[Shaibal Mitra]

To Andrew's good news from Jamaica Bay, where we may now realistically hope for 
better habitat this season, I am pleased to add that shorebirds are moving well 
on Long Island at present.

Today, at the Moriches Bay flats north of Cupsogue County Park, Suffolk County, 
Patricia Lindsay and I enjoyed the sights and sounds of hundreds of 
Short-billed Dowitchers (including several well-marked prairie-breeding 
hendersoni) and smaller but good numbers of Least and Semipalmated 
Sandpipers--many in active migration from east to west. 

Highlights included a Whimbrel (also seen earlier in the day by Doug Futuyma), 
eight Western Sandpipers in bright alternate plumage (a large count of adults 
at this site, where such birds are usually scarce and detected as singles), and 
flocks of migrating Lesser Yellowlegs totaling 46 (again, a good number for 
this sort of habitat, where this species seldom lingers long). The adult 
Eastern Willets are ganging up (we counted 84) and have been joined by 2-3 
rather worn-out looking Western Willets.

Doug reported six Royal Terns and 16 Piping Plovers, of which we connected with 
four and 11, respectively.

This is a reminder that Long Island's still-extensive marshes and flats will be 
hosting thousands of shorebirds over the next several months. Most of the best 
habitat is relatively inaccessible, but our regional birders are constantly 
discovering and re-discovering the many little seams and puddles around and 
near the big marshes, where we can still glimpse small fractions of the large 
and exhilarating shorebird flux, under the appropriate circumstances. The East 
Pond is, or can be, the greatest of these; but as we wait for it to come into 
shape there are lots of other places to look.

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Update

[Shaibal Mitra]

To Andrew's good news from Jamaica Bay, where we may now realistically hope for 
better habitat this season, I am pleased to add that shorebirds are moving well 
on Long Island at present.

Today, at the Moriches Bay flats north of Cupsogue County Park, Suffolk County, 
Patricia Lindsay and I enjoyed the sights and sounds of hundreds of 
Short-billed Dowitchers (including several well-marked prairie-breeding 
hendersoni) and smaller but good numbers of Least and Semipalmated 
Sandpipers--many in active migration from east to west. 

Highlights included a Whimbrel (also seen earlier in the day by Doug Futuyma), 
eight Western Sandpipers in bright alternate plumage (a large count of adults 
at this site, where such birds are usually scarce and detected as singles), and 
flocks of migrating Lesser Yellowlegs totaling 46 (again, a good number for 
this sort of habitat, where this species seldom lingers long). The adult 
Eastern Willets are ganging up (we counted 84) and have been joined by 2-3 
rather worn-out looking Western Willets.

Doug reported six Royal Terns and 16 Piping Plovers, of which we connected with 
four and 11, respectively.

This is a reminder that Long Island's still-extensive marshes and flats will be 
hosting thousands of shorebirds over the next several months. Most of the best 
habitat is relatively inaccessible, but our regional birders are constantly 
discovering and re-discovering the many little seams and puddles around and 
near the big marshes, where we can still glimpse small fractions of the large 
and exhilarating shorebird flux, under the appropriate circumstances. The East 
Pond is, or can be, the greatest of these; but as we wait for it to come into 
shape there are lots of other places to look.

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Highlights (Westhampton Dunes) Suffolk County

[Gail Benson]

Highlights of our morning seawatch were 23 Cory's Shearwaters, 3 Parasitic
Jaegers, 3 Northern Gannets and a Black Tern.
Highlights of the flats were 1 Marbled Godwit, a Whimbrel and a
White-rumped Sandpiper among a reasonable number of Shorebirds. Also
present were 17 Royal Terns.
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Highlights (Westhampton Dunes) Suffolk County

[Gail Benson]

Highlights of our morning seawatch were 23 Cory's Shearwaters, 3 Parasitic
Jaegers, 3 Northern Gannets and a Black Tern.
Highlights of the flats were 1 Marbled Godwit, a Whimbrel and a
White-rumped Sandpiper among a reasonable number of Shorebirds. Also
present were 17 Royal Terns.
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach Brown Pelicans

[David Barrett]

Just posted this report to @BirdQueens on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/BirdQueens/status/1017122349274095616

Five BROWN PELICANS on a sandbar at Cupsogue Beach this afternoon, found
and reported by Eric Zawatski on eBird. Given that the pelicans were on the
sand and not flying, they might still be around -- I don't know.

One ROSEATE and two ROYAL TERNS also reported, along with Little Blue Heron
and Clapper Rail with chicks.

Just passing this along.

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach Brown Pelicans

[David Barrett]

Just posted this report to @BirdQueens on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/BirdQueens/status/1017122349274095616

Five BROWN PELICANS on a sandbar at Cupsogue Beach this afternoon, found
and reported by Eric Zawatski on eBird. Given that the pelicans were on the
sand and not flying, they might still be around -- I don't know.

One ROSEATE and two ROYAL TERNS also reported, along with Little Blue Heron
and Clapper Rail with chicks.

Just passing this along.

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

[Ken F]

I spent four hours birding the Cupsogue flats on an outgoing tide late this 
morning and early afternoon. Highlights included an immature Arctic Tern 
(photos on my flickr site) and a single Royal Tern on the Moriches Inlet 
sandbar. Eight species of shorebirds were observed, all common species, but a 
hundred and five Semipalmated Sandpipers were a good number for this late date. 
No luck on Sandwich or Black Tern.

If anyone is thinking about going out to Cupsogue this weekend (from the west) 
US Open patrons are using Gabreski Airport to park and shuttle buses are going 
in and out of the airport grounds frequently. They have a dedicated bus lane 
down the middle of the road that slows things down a bit. It may be worthwhile 
to get off one exit early and take Montauk Highway into Westhampton Beach.

Cheers,

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

[Ken F]

I spent four hours birding the Cupsogue flats on an outgoing tide late this 
morning and early afternoon. Highlights included an immature Arctic Tern 
(photos on my flickr site) and a single Royal Tern on the Moriches Inlet 
sandbar. Eight species of shorebirds were observed, all common species, but a 
hundred and five Semipalmated Sandpipers were a good number for this late date. 
No luck on Sandwich or Black Tern.

If anyone is thinking about going out to Cupsogue this weekend (from the west) 
US Open patrons are using Gabreski Airport to park and shuttle buses are going 
in and out of the airport grounds frequently. They have a dedicated bus lane 
down the middle of the road that slows things down a bit. It may be worthwhile 
to get off one exit early and take Montauk Highway into Westhampton Beach.

Cheers,

Ken Feustel
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[nysbirds-l] cupsogue beach - westhampton

[leormand .]

A high noon walk down Cupsogue beach turned up a piping plover loosely
associating with a flock of Sanderlings.  There was also a semi-palmated
plover with this group.  Two loon flyovers between ocean and beach was the
only other thing of interest.



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[nysbirds-l] cupsogue beach - westhampton

[leormand .]

A high noon walk down Cupsogue beach turned up a piping plover loosely
associating with a flock of Sanderlings.  There was also a semi-palmated
plover with this group.  Two loon flyovers between ocean and beach was the
only other thing of interest.



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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Flats 8/31

[Steve Walter]

An interesting morning and early afternoon at the Cupsogue flats - as it
should be at the traditional peak time for shorebird migration. 20 species
made for a decent variety, although not much was in appreciable numbers
except for Black-bellied Plover and Sanderling (the latter including my
first juveniles of the year). Of note was the highest low tide I've seen
there. The northeastern most sandbar and the inner cove never opened up.
That didn't really hamper the sojourn to and from the flats. And actually,
it should have been a benefit, as birds couldn't spread out as much as
usual. But without great numbers of birds, it wasn't much of a benefit.  

 

Upon my arrival, there was a Whimbrel standing out on the flats.
Photographic hopes were dashed when it took off, heading west, before I
crossed the last channel. About 10 minutes later, 2 Whimbrel flew from the
west to the east, moderately high and not seen landing. A juvenile Pectoral
Sandpiper on the flats at this time, was soon joined by another, seemingly
arriving in the company of several Greater Yellowlegs. An assemblage of
Willet totaled 18, looking to be of both varieties. While focusing on
getting side by side comparison shots during mid-morning, I was distracted
by a call that I hadn't heard in some time. I looked up to see the form of a
dowitcher circling around - combined with the "keek" call, a Long-billed
Dowitcher. Not in its habitat, it quickly moved on to the west. Toward the
latter part of my stay came the last goodie - a juvenile American Golden
Plover. It landed near the Black-bellies and stayed about 10 minutes, during
which I was able to obtain a few pictures. I've posted one to my web site at
http://stevewalternature.com/ .   A couple of Piping Plovers still remain.
Red Knots were disappointing with only two, an adult and a juvenile. No
godwits at the flats. 

 

Terns at the flats (as opposed to the mussel beds) weren't many. Royal Terns
peaked at only 6, with Least, Common, and Forster's just fly bys. One
surprise to see at Cupsogue that did stay for much of the time was a
Blue-winged Teal. The shorebirds were generally relaxed for much of the
time, although eventually they did have to deal with avoiding the Black
Plague. That is my nickname for the very dark Peregrine Falcon that's still
there.

 

I joined up with Doug and Marc for part of their grasspiper search - a part
which only produced Killdeers. That took me to route 51 and close to Pine
Meadow County Park. Being that close to one of my favorite butterfly spots,
I opted to do that for a bit. That resulted in a White M Hairstreak, my
first in Suffolk county in 16 years - a nice capper to the day. 

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park 8-27

[Andrew Baksh]

It was a rather quiet day on the flats today at Cupsogue with not a lot of 
birds to look at. 

18 species of Shorebirds with 1 juvenile Western Sandpiper and 2 Pectorals, 
including 1 juvenile the shorebird highlights.

Not many Terns on the flats. Though, I did count 44 Royal Terns on the rising 
tide, which included 9 juveniles.

Cheers,


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others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Highlights 8-22

[Andrew Baksh]

Not a lot of birds but enough for a decent variety totaling 22 species of 
Shorebirds. All observed from birding a bit of the rising and then falling 
tides.

Notable shorebirds included:

WHIMBREL (2)
Stilt Sandpiper (3 all juveniles)
White-rumped Sandpiper (4)
Western Sandpiper (1 - juvenile)
Pectoral Sandpiper (1)
Western Willet (mostly juveniles)


As GQ, noted in a report on 8-20 from Cupsogue, there were again multiple Black 
Terns on the Oceanside. My conservative count was 9.

Cheers,


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others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Highlights 8-22

[Andrew Baksh]

Not a lot of birds but enough for a decent variety totaling 22 species of 
Shorebirds. All observed from birding a bit of the rising and then falling 
tides.

Notable shorebirds included:

WHIMBREL (2)
Stilt Sandpiper (3 all juveniles)
White-rumped Sandpiper (4)
Western Sandpiper (1 - juvenile)
Pectoral Sandpiper (1)
Western Willet (mostly juveniles)


As GQ, noted in a report on 8-20 from Cupsogue, there were again multiple Black 
Terns on the Oceanside. My conservative count was 9.

Cheers,


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others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/17

[Long Island Birding]

To add to Steve's report, Arie Gilbert, Mattie, and myself observed a
Whimbrel in the area west of the flats.

Mike Z.

On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 8:26 PM, Steve Walter  wrote:

> It looks like the tern gathering thing, at least on the flats, may be over
> for the year. Just 3 Royals, 9 Least, and a handful of Commons (although
> Doug Futuyma mentioned larger numbers to the west of the flats). So when a 
> *Black
> Tern* came in, it was on its own.
>
>
>
> Shorebirds included 17 species (18 if you like to split your Willets), but
> nothing unusual – unless you want to say Solitary Sandpiper for the
> location. Interesting that all the Short-billed Dowtichers at Jamaica Bay
> are juveniles. Only 1 at Cupsogue was a young ‘un, not that there were all
> that many overall (maybe 20). Theory, anyone? A few Red Knots included two
> juveniles. Surprisingly few peep around, so overall a better balance than
> I’ve gotten used to at Jamaica Bay of late (95% Semi Sands). Lots of
> Oystercatchers gathering like they’ve been known to in places, although I
> didn’t know Cupsogue to be such a place. I estimated 90 of them on the
> rising tide.
>
>
>
> I knew it was time to leave when the shorebirds on one of the sandbars
> were replaced by a juvenile Peregrine. I managed some distant shots of it,
> then closer ones in flight. An interesting Peregrine it is, probably the
> darkest one I’ve ever seen. The upperparts are pretty much black, putting
> thoughts of Peale’s into my head. But it’s not.
>
>
>
>
>
> Steve Walter
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/17

[Long Island Birding]

To add to Steve's report, Arie Gilbert, Mattie, and myself observed a
Whimbrel in the area west of the flats.

Mike Z.

On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 8:26 PM, Steve Walter  wrote:

> It looks like the tern gathering thing, at least on the flats, may be over
> for the year. Just 3 Royals, 9 Least, and a handful of Commons (although
> Doug Futuyma mentioned larger numbers to the west of the flats). So when a 
> *Black
> Tern* came in, it was on its own.
>
>
>
> Shorebirds included 17 species (18 if you like to split your Willets), but
> nothing unusual – unless you want to say Solitary Sandpiper for the
> location. Interesting that all the Short-billed Dowtichers at Jamaica Bay
> are juveniles. Only 1 at Cupsogue was a young ‘un, not that there were all
> that many overall (maybe 20). Theory, anyone? A few Red Knots included two
> juveniles. Surprisingly few peep around, so overall a better balance than
> I’ve gotten used to at Jamaica Bay of late (95% Semi Sands). Lots of
> Oystercatchers gathering like they’ve been known to in places, although I
> didn’t know Cupsogue to be such a place. I estimated 90 of them on the
> rising tide.
>
>
>
> I knew it was time to leave when the shorebirds on one of the sandbars
> were replaced by a juvenile Peregrine. I managed some distant shots of it,
> then closer ones in flight. An interesting Peregrine it is, probably the
> darkest one I’ve ever seen. The upperparts are pretty much black, putting
> thoughts of Peale’s into my head. But it’s not.
>
>
>
>
>
> Steve Walter
>
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/17

[Steve Walter]

It looks like the tern gathering thing, at least on the flats, may be over
for the year. Just 3 Royals, 9 Least, and a handful of Commons (although
Doug Futuyma mentioned larger numbers to the west of the flats). So when a
Black Tern came in, it was on its own.

 

Shorebirds included 17 species (18 if you like to split your Willets), but
nothing unusual - unless you want to say Solitary Sandpiper for the
location. Interesting that all the Short-billed Dowtichers at Jamaica Bay
are juveniles. Only 1 at Cupsogue was a young 'un, not that there were all
that many overall (maybe 20). Theory, anyone? A few Red Knots included two
juveniles. Surprisingly few peep around, so overall a better balance than
I've gotten used to at Jamaica Bay of late (95% Semi Sands). Lots of
Oystercatchers gathering like they've been known to in places, although I
didn't know Cupsogue to be such a place. I estimated 90 of them on the
rising tide.

 

I knew it was time to leave when the shorebirds on one of the sandbars were
replaced by a juvenile Peregrine. I managed some distant shots of it, then
closer ones in flight. An interesting Peregrine it is, probably the darkest
one I've ever seen. The upperparts are pretty much black, putting thoughts
of Peale's into my head. But it's not.

 

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/17

[Steve Walter]

It looks like the tern gathering thing, at least on the flats, may be over
for the year. Just 3 Royals, 9 Least, and a handful of Commons (although
Doug Futuyma mentioned larger numbers to the west of the flats). So when a
Black Tern came in, it was on its own.

 

Shorebirds included 17 species (18 if you like to split your Willets), but
nothing unusual - unless you want to say Solitary Sandpiper for the
location. Interesting that all the Short-billed Dowtichers at Jamaica Bay
are juveniles. Only 1 at Cupsogue was a young 'un, not that there were all
that many overall (maybe 20). Theory, anyone? A few Red Knots included two
juveniles. Surprisingly few peep around, so overall a better balance than
I've gotten used to at Jamaica Bay of late (95% Semi Sands). Lots of
Oystercatchers gathering like they've been known to in places, although I
didn't know Cupsogue to be such a place. I estimated 90 of them on the
rising tide.

 

I knew it was time to leave when the shorebirds on one of the sandbars were
replaced by a juvenile Peregrine. I managed some distant shots of it, then
closer ones in flight. An interesting Peregrine it is, probably the darkest
one I've ever seen. The upperparts are pretty much black, putting thoughts
of Peale's into my head. But it's not.

 

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park 8-1

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Not an overwhelming number of shorebirds present on the flats today but enough 
to keep things interesting. I spent several hours working the flats through low 
and on the rising tide.

18 species of shorebirds. The highlights were 10 Flagged Red Knots, 1 flagged 
Semipalmated Sandpiper, 1 flagged Ruddy Turnstone and 1 flagged Piping Plover.  
All flags observed were read and documented.

Several Royal (15) and Roseate Terns (3) joined the usual array of Terns.

Cheers,


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park 8-1

[Andrew Baksh]

Not an overwhelming number of shorebirds present on the flats today but enough 
to keep things interesting. I spent several hours working the flats through low 
and on the rising tide.

18 species of shorebirds. The highlights were 10 Flagged Red Knots, 1 flagged 
Semipalmated Sandpiper, 1 flagged Ruddy Turnstone and 1 flagged Piping Plover.  
All flags observed were read and documented.

Several Royal (15) and Roseate Terns (3) joined the usual array of Terns.

Cheers,


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others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

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林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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Fw: Re: RE: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

[Robert Lewis]

Thanks.  I was thinking a motor boat large enough for several people and a lot 
of gear, telescopes, cameras, etc.

BL

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This is the closest for rentals.
 
  
 
http://www.longislandcanoekayakrentals.com/
 
  
 
  
 
From: bounce-121668408-77813...@list.cornell.edu 
[mailto:bounce-121668408-77813...@list.cornell.edu]On Behalf Of Robert Lewis
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Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)
 
  
 
I was there yesterday too and also saw many birds out of reach way to the north 
and northwest (from the usual access point, a short walk from the parking lot). 
 Does anyone know if it's possible to rent a small boat somewhere nearby and 
get to those sandbars and islands?
 
  
 
Bob Lewis
 
Sleepy Hollow NY
 
  
 
  
 
On Thursday, July 20, 2017, 6:09:52 AM EDT, Ken Feustel <feus...@optonline.net> 
wrote:
 
  
 
  
 
We spent five hours on the flats at Cupsogue yesterday morning, covering both 
outgoing and incoming tides. Highlights were seventeen species of shorebirds 
including  a single Whimbrel and four Pectoral Sandpipers. Terns of interest 
were Royal Terns(11), Black Tern (1), Roseate Tern (1) and Forster’s, Common, 
and Least Terns. Shorebird numbers were not particularly impressive, and, in 
what seems to be the "new normal”, many of the species did not visit the flats 
east of the inlet, preferring to remain on the distant sandbar(s) in Moriches 
Inlet. 
 
  
 
Cheers,
 
  
 
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Fw: Re: RE: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

[Robert Lewis]

Thanks.  I was thinking a motor boat large enough for several people and a lot 
of gear, telescopes, cameras, etc.

BL

On Thursday, July 20, 2017, 9:30:56 AM EDT, Blomberg, Nancy 
 wrote:


This is the closest for rentals.
 
  
 
http://www.longislandcanoekayakrentals.com/
 
  
 
  
 
From: bounce-121668408-77813...@list.cornell.edu 
[mailto:bounce-121668408-77813...@list.cornell.edu]On Behalf Of Robert Lewis
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 9:13 AM
To: Ken Feustel ; NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)
 
  
 
I was there yesterday too and also saw many birds out of reach way to the north 
and northwest (from the usual access point, a short walk from the parking lot). 
 Does anyone know if it's possible to rent a small boat somewhere nearby and 
get to those sandbars and islands?
 
  
 
Bob Lewis
 
Sleepy Hollow NY
 
  
 
  
 
On Thursday, July 20, 2017, 6:09:52 AM EDT, Ken Feustel  
wrote:
 
  
 
  
 
We spent five hours on the flats at Cupsogue yesterday morning, covering both 
outgoing and incoming tides. Highlights were seventeen species of shorebirds 
including  a single Whimbrel and four Pectoral Sandpipers. Terns of interest 
were Royal Terns(11), Black Tern (1), Roseate Tern (1) and Forster’s, Common, 
and Least Terns. Shorebird numbers were not particularly impressive, and, in 
what seems to be the "new normal”, many of the species did not visit the flats 
east of the inlet, preferring to remain on the distant sandbar(s) in Moriches 
Inlet. 
 
  
 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

[Robert Lewis]

I was there yesterday too and also saw many birds out of reach way to the north 
and northwest (from the usual access point, a short walk from the parking lot). 
 Does anyone know if it's possible to rent a small boat somewhere nearby and 
get to those sandbars and islands?

Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY


On Thursday, July 20, 2017, 6:09:52 AM EDT, Ken Feustel  
wrote:

We spent five hours on the flats at Cupsogue yesterday morning, covering both 
outgoing and incoming tides. Highlights were seventeen species of shorebirds 
including  a single Whimbrel and four Pectoral Sandpipers. Terns of interest 
were Royal Terns(11), Black Tern (1), Roseate Tern (1) and Forster’s, Common, 
and Least Terns. Shorebird numbers were not particularly impressive, and, in 
what seems to be the "new normal”, many of the species did not visit the flats 
east of the inlet, preferring to remain on the distant sandbar(s) in Moriches 
Inlet. 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

[Robert Lewis]

I was there yesterday too and also saw many birds out of reach way to the north 
and northwest (from the usual access point, a short walk from the parking lot). 
 Does anyone know if it's possible to rent a small boat somewhere nearby and 
get to those sandbars and islands?

Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY


On Thursday, July 20, 2017, 6:09:52 AM EDT, Ken Feustel  
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We spent five hours on the flats at Cupsogue yesterday morning, covering both 
outgoing and incoming tides. Highlights were seventeen species of shorebirds 
including  a single Whimbrel and four Pectoral Sandpipers. Terns of interest 
were Royal Terns(11), Black Tern (1), Roseate Tern (1) and Forster’s, Common, 
and Least Terns. Shorebird numbers were not particularly impressive, and, in 
what seems to be the "new normal”, many of the species did not visit the flats 
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

[Ken Feustel]

We spent five hours on the flats at Cupsogue yesterday morning, covering both 
outgoing and incoming tides. Highlights were seventeen species of shorebirds 
including  a single Whimbrel and four Pectoral Sandpipers. Terns of interest 
were Royal Terns(11), Black Tern (1), Roseate Tern (1) and Forster’s, Common, 
and Least Terns. Shorebird numbers were not particularly impressive, and, in 
what seems to be the "new normal”, many of the species did not visit the flats 
east of the inlet, preferring to remain on the distant sandbar(s) in Moriches 
Inlet. 

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

[Ken Feustel]

We spent five hours on the flats at Cupsogue yesterday morning, covering both 
outgoing and incoming tides. Highlights were seventeen species of shorebirds 
including  a single Whimbrel and four Pectoral Sandpipers. Terns of interest 
were Royal Terns(11), Black Tern (1), Roseate Tern (1) and Forster’s, Common, 
and Least Terns. Shorebird numbers were not particularly impressive, and, in 
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east of the inlet, preferring to remain on the distant sandbar(s) in Moriches 
Inlet. 

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park this morning

[Robert Lewis]

Not too much of note.    Seven Royal Terns on sand bars to the northwest, where 
access is difficult.  An adult Little Blue Heron, a breeding plumage Dunlin, 
ten or so Semipalmated Plovers, and about five Piping Plovers on the flats.
Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY

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About 10 birders spent the evening at Wickham Lake in Orange County (leaving 
around 9pm) but no Ibis was seen. 
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park this morning

[Robert Lewis]

Not too much of note.    Seven Royal Terns on sand bars to the northwest, where 
access is difficult.  An adult Little Blue Heron, a breeding plumage Dunlin, 
ten or so Semipalmated Plovers, and about five Piping Plovers on the flats.
Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY

On Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 12:09:16 AM EDT, Carena Pooth  
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About 10 birders spent the evening at Wickham Lake in Orange County (leaving 
around 9pm) but no Ibis was seen. 
:(
Carena Pooth

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park 7-11

[Andrew Baksh]

The highlights from 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue today include the following:

BROWN PELICAN (BRPE): observed during an early morning seawatch. The bird 
touched down briefly and then continued on  heading in a NW direction. I kept 
an eye on the nearby sand spits hoping it may have circled back but it 
apparently kept on going.

Roseate Terns (2)

Flagged Semipalmated Sandpiper - this one I was able to read.

Ringed Short-billed Dowitcher - I have not seen many of these in the field so 
it was a treat to find one. This bird had 4 color rings in addition to its 
federal band. I am looking forward to finding out who uses this banding scheme.

Wild Turnkey with 2 chicks - notable for me as it is my first for Cupsogue.

Lesser Black-backed Gulls 3, aged as 2Cy and 3Cy types.

The Tern numbers were again low with not much variety. Shorebird numbers appear 
to hold steady. Although there was a definite uptick in Short-billed Dowitchers 
as I broke the 200 count today.

Other than the Brown Pelican in the AM, the seawatching was non productive.

Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park 7-11

[Andrew Baksh]

The highlights from 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue today include the following:

BROWN PELICAN (BRPE): observed during an early morning seawatch. The bird 
touched down briefly and then continued on  heading in a NW direction. I kept 
an eye on the nearby sand spits hoping it may have circled back but it 
apparently kept on going.

Roseate Terns (2)

Flagged Semipalmated Sandpiper - this one I was able to read.

Ringed Short-billed Dowitcher - I have not seen many of these in the field so 
it was a treat to find one. This bird had 4 color rings in addition to its 
federal band. I am looking forward to finding out who uses this banding scheme.

Wild Turnkey with 2 chicks - notable for me as it is my first for Cupsogue.

Lesser Black-backed Gulls 3, aged as 2Cy and 3Cy types.

The Tern numbers were again low with not much variety. Shorebird numbers appear 
to hold steady. Although there was a definite uptick in Short-billed Dowitchers 
as I broke the 200 count today.

Other than the Brown Pelican in the AM, the seawatching was non productive.

Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue LI Report 7-8

[Andrew Baksh]

Highlights from two tide cycles:

Starting with the Terns. A smaller mixed flock of Terns than seen over the past 
few weeks. The most notables being:

1st Summer Black Tern
Roseate Tern (2)

There was a slight uptick in Shorebirds. With way moreoo Least and Semipalmated 
Sandpipers than I have seen over the past few weeks. In total 15 species of 
Shorebirds.

Notables being:

Whimbrel (1)
Short-billed Dowitcher (57) - notable because of the 3 Hendersoni subspecies 
candidates. I had recorded 1 well marked bird several weeks ago and now there 
are two additional candidates.

One unreadable (stained and dirty) flagged Semipalmated Sandpiper.

On the beach side, a sea watch was non productive but I did count 9 Lesser 
Black-backed Gulls loafing on the beach.

Cheers,


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others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

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Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue LI Report 7-8

[Andrew Baksh]

Highlights from two tide cycles:

Starting with the Terns. A smaller mixed flock of Terns than seen over the past 
few weeks. The most notables being:

1st Summer Black Tern
Roseate Tern (2)

There was a slight uptick in Shorebirds. With way moreoo Least and Semipalmated 
Sandpipers than I have seen over the past few weeks. In total 15 species of 
Shorebirds.

Notables being:

Whimbrel (1)
Short-billed Dowitcher (57) - notable because of the 3 Hendersoni subspecies 
candidates. I had recorded 1 well marked bird several weeks ago and now there 
are two additional candidates.

One unreadable (stained and dirty) flagged Semipalmated Sandpiper.

On the beach side, a sea watch was non productive but I did count 9 Lesser 
Black-backed Gulls loafing on the beach.

Cheers,


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others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

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火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach Park yesterday

[Robert Lewis]

It was a beautiful morning and high tide was about 11:00am.  I was there from 
about 8:30 to 11:00.
Many Common Terns, around a dozen Forster's, two Roseates.  No Arctic, though 
there was one bird that gave me pause and had some features of Portlandica.  I 
suspect it was a Common. I'll post some photos on the New York Birders facebook 
page.
Someone posted here about visiting "mussel beds" and walking northwest from 
where the path ends at the shore.  I don't see how that would be possible.  
Isn't a boat necessary for going northwest?

Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY


On Wednesday, July 5, 2017, 9:12:20 AM EDT, Queensgirl30 
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Just observed a Sandwich Tern on the sandbar, along with a Black Tern, 3 
Roseate Ternsmany, over 60 Common Terns, and 3 Black Skimmers. Note that 
parking is limited to Southampton town permits 9am to 6pm on the Flying Point 
(west) side of Inlet.)
Very few shorebirds and Least Terns (about 12 on the east side of the cut). 
Guess the Leasts are all at Sagg! 
Donna SchulmanForest Hills, NY

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 Visits to Sagg Main ( yesterday)and Georgica ( this morning) yielded hundreds 
of least terns, dozens of common and/or Forsters terms,  laughing gulls and 
scattered other species. One deceased great shearwater was washed up at Sagg, 
and a possible red-throated grebe washed up at Georgica 
Sagg Pond inlet (July 3)Least terns (probably 300 or so)Piping plovers 
(12)Common/Forsters terns 45Laughing gulls: 12Green heron 1Great blue heron 
1Canada geese:  28Sanderlings 10
Georgina Pond inletLeast terns (approximately 150)Common/Forsters terns 
(50)Black terns (2)Laughing gulls (16)Piping Plovers (6)Least sandpipers 
(8)Snowy egret (1) 



 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach Park yesterday

[Robert Lewis]

It was a beautiful morning and high tide was about 11:00am.  I was there from 
about 8:30 to 11:00.
Many Common Terns, around a dozen Forster's, two Roseates.  No Arctic, though 
there was one bird that gave me pause and had some features of Portlandica.  I 
suspect it was a Common. I'll post some photos on the New York Birders facebook 
page.
Someone posted here about visiting "mussel beds" and walking northwest from 
where the path ends at the shore.  I don't see how that would be possible.  
Isn't a boat necessary for going northwest?

Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY


On Wednesday, July 5, 2017, 9:12:20 AM EDT, Queensgirl30 
 wrote:

Just observed a Sandwich Tern on the sandbar, along with a Black Tern, 3 
Roseate Ternsmany, over 60 Common Terns, and 3 Black Skimmers. Note that 
parking is limited to Southampton town permits 9am to 6pm on the Flying Point 
(west) side of Inlet.)
Very few shorebirds and Least Terns (about 12 on the east side of the cut). 
Guess the Leasts are all at Sagg! 
Donna SchulmanForest Hills, NY

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On Jul 4, 2017, at 2:06 PM, Jane Ross  wrote:


 Visits to Sagg Main ( yesterday)and Georgica ( this morning) yielded hundreds 
of least terns, dozens of common and/or Forsters terms,  laughing gulls and 
scattered other species. One deceased great shearwater was washed up at Sagg, 
and a possible red-throated grebe washed up at Georgica 
Sagg Pond inlet (July 3)Least terns (probably 300 or so)Piping plovers 
(12)Common/Forsters terns 45Laughing gulls: 12Green heron 1Great blue heron 
1Canada geese:  28Sanderlings 10
Georgina Pond inletLeast terns (approximately 150)Common/Forsters terns 
(50)Black terns (2)Laughing gulls (16)Piping Plovers (6)Least sandpipers 
(8)Snowy egret (1) 



 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

[Robert Lewis]

I don't live on Long Island.  Can someone remind me of the parking rules at 
Cupsogue?

Bob LewisSleepy Hollow

On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 10:09:42 AM EDT, Michael Yuan  
wrote:

All mentioned below except for the Royal Terns are here so far today. 
Mike YuanBrooklyn, NY
On Jul 4, 2017, at 6:03 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:



Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the 
following:
ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer.Black Tern (1) 1st Summer.Roseate (4) AdultsRoyal 
(3) - Eric Salzman (sp) with Eileen Schwinn spotted the first one of the day. 2 
more were seen on high tide.Western Willet (1)
About 200 Terns included the expected Common, Forster's and Leasts. Several 
Portlandica types, although fewer than I saw on June 30th.
Shorebird numbers were much lower than the 30th. The Short-billed Dowitchers 
and Red Knots seemed to have pulled out with only a few remaining.
A couple of Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers were new - at least from the 
30th. Overall, lower number of birds.
No sign of the recent Sandwich Tern despite working both the Flats and the 
Mussel beds west of the flats. I opted not to check other locations on Dune 
Road to beat the traffic out of the Hampton's.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

[Robert Lewis]

I don't live on Long Island.  Can someone remind me of the parking rules at 
Cupsogue?

Bob LewisSleepy Hollow

On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 10:09:42 AM EDT, Michael Yuan  
wrote:

All mentioned below except for the Royal Terns are here so far today. 
Mike YuanBrooklyn, NY
On Jul 4, 2017, at 6:03 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:



Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the 
following:
ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer.Black Tern (1) 1st Summer.Roseate (4) AdultsRoyal 
(3) - Eric Salzman (sp) with Eileen Schwinn spotted the first one of the day. 2 
more were seen on high tide.Western Willet (1)
About 200 Terns included the expected Common, Forster's and Leasts. Several 
Portlandica types, although fewer than I saw on June 30th.
Shorebird numbers were much lower than the 30th. The Short-billed Dowitchers 
and Red Knots seemed to have pulled out with only a few remaining.
A couple of Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers were new - at least from the 
30th. Overall, lower number of birds.
No sign of the recent Sandwich Tern despite working both the Flats and the 
Mussel beds west of the flats. I opted not to check other locations on Dune 
Road to beat the traffic out of the Hampton's.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

[Michael Yuan]

All mentioned below except for the Royal Terns are here so far today. 

Mike Yuan
Brooklyn, NY
> On Jul 4, 2017, at 6:03 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
> 
> Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the 
> following:
> 
> ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer.
> Black Tern (1) 1st Summer.
> Roseate (4) Adults
> Royal (3) - Eric Salzman (sp) with Eileen Schwinn spotted the first one of 
> the day. 2 more were seen on high tide.
> Western Willet (1)
> 
> About 200 Terns included the expected Common, Forster's and Leasts. Several 
> Portlandica types, although fewer than I saw on June 30th.
> 
> Shorebird numbers were much lower than the 30th. The Short-billed Dowitchers 
> and Red Knots seemed to have pulled out with only a few remaining.
> 
> A couple of Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers were new - at least from the 
> 30th. Overall, lower number of birds.
> 
> No sign of the recent Sandwich Tern despite working both the Flats and the 
> Mussel beds west of the flats. I opted not to check other locations on Dune 
> Road to beat the traffic out of the Hampton's.
> 
> A safe and Happy 4th to all.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> 
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule 
> of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ 
> Frederick Douglass
> 
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> 林　Quiet as the forest
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

[Michael Yuan]

All mentioned below except for the Royal Terns are here so far today. 

Mike Yuan
Brooklyn, NY
> On Jul 4, 2017, at 6:03 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
> 
> Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the 
> following:
> 
> ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer.
> Black Tern (1) 1st Summer.
> Roseate (4) Adults
> Royal (3) - Eric Salzman (sp) with Eileen Schwinn spotted the first one of 
> the day. 2 more were seen on high tide.
> Western Willet (1)
> 
> About 200 Terns included the expected Common, Forster's and Leasts. Several 
> Portlandica types, although fewer than I saw on June 30th.
> 
> Shorebird numbers were much lower than the 30th. The Short-billed Dowitchers 
> and Red Knots seemed to have pulled out with only a few remaining.
> 
> A couple of Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers were new - at least from the 
> 30th. Overall, lower number of birds.
> 
> No sign of the recent Sandwich Tern despite working both the Flats and the 
> Mussel beds west of the flats. I opted not to check other locations on Dune 
> Road to beat the traffic out of the Hampton's.
> 
> A safe and Happy 4th to all.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> 
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule 
> of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ 
> Frederick Douglass
> 
> 風　Swift as the wind
> 林　Quiet as the forest
> 火　Conquer like the fire
> 山　Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu  The Art of War
> 
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

[Andrew Baksh]

Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the 
following:

ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer.
Black Tern (1) 1st Summer.
Roseate (4) Adults
Royal (3) - Eric Salzman (sp) with Eileen Schwinn spotted the first one of the 
day. 2 more were seen on high tide.
Western Willet (1)

About 200 Terns included the expected Common, Forster's and Leasts. Several 
Portlandica types, although fewer than I saw on June 30th.

Shorebird numbers were much lower than the 30th. The Short-billed Dowitchers 
and Red Knots seemed to have pulled out with only a few remaining.

A couple of Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers were new - at least from the 
30th. Overall, lower number of birds.

No sign of the recent Sandwich Tern despite working both the Flats and the 
Mussel beds west of the flats. I opted not to check other locations on Dune 
Road to beat the traffic out of the Hampton's.

A safe and Happy 4th to all.

Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

[Andrew Baksh]

Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the 
following:

ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer.
Black Tern (1) 1st Summer.
Roseate (4) Adults
Royal (3) - Eric Salzman (sp) with Eileen Schwinn spotted the first one of the 
day. 2 more were seen on high tide.
Western Willet (1)

About 200 Terns included the expected Common, Forster's and Leasts. Several 
Portlandica types, although fewer than I saw on June 30th.

Shorebird numbers were much lower than the 30th. The Short-billed Dowitchers 
and Red Knots seemed to have pulled out with only a few remaining.

A couple of Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers were new - at least from the 
30th. Overall, lower number of birds.

No sign of the recent Sandwich Tern despite working both the Flats and the 
Mussel beds west of the flats. I opted not to check other locations on Dune 
Road to beat the traffic out of the Hampton's.

A safe and Happy 4th to all.

Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
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火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Suffolk Co.

[Patricia Lindsay]

Sorry, that should read ...among the Forster's and Commons...

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> 
> Highlights today were a Black-necked Stilt found by Brent Bomkamp and Brendan 
> Fogarty, two first summer Arctic Terns found by Pete Morris and Taylor Sturm, 
> two Black, one Roseate and two Royal Terns among Forster's and, and a nice 
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Suffolk Co.

[Patricia Lindsay]

Sorry, that should read ...among the Forster's and Commons...

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> 
> Highlights today were a Black-necked Stilt found by Brent Bomkamp and Brendan 
> Fogarty, two first summer Arctic Terns found by Pete Morris and Taylor Sturm, 
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Suffolk Co.

[Patricia Lindsay]

Highlights today were a Black-necked Stilt found by Brent Bomkamp and Brendan 
Fogarty, two first summer Arctic Terns found by Pete Morris and Taylor Sturm, 
two Black, one Roseate and two Royal Terns among Forster's and, and a nice 
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Suffolk Co.

[Patricia Lindsay]

Highlights today were a Black-necked Stilt found by Brent Bomkamp and Brendan 
Fogarty, two first summer Arctic Terns found by Pete Morris and Taylor Sturm, 
two Black, one Roseate and two Royal Terns among Forster's and, and a nice 
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Terns, Suffolk County

[Anthony Collerton]

6 species this morning including 2 Royal Terns and a single adult ARCTIC TERN.


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Terns, Suffolk County

[Anthony Collerton]

6 species this morning including 2 Royal Terns and a single adult ARCTIC TERN.


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Long Island

[Patricia Lindsay]

Among a nice gathering of shorebirds and terns on the flats was an 
exceptionally early adult Arctic Tern and a somewhat early White-rumped 
Sandpiper. On the ocean side our forlorn effort to connect with Pete and 
Taylor's Yellow-nosed Albatross yielded a single Sooty Shearwater heading east, 
along with fair numbers of  gannets, terns and scoters. 

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue CP, Long Island

[Patricia Lindsay]

Among a nice gathering of shorebirds and terns on the flats was an 
exceptionally early adult Arctic Tern and a somewhat early White-rumped 
Sandpiper. On the ocean side our forlorn effort to connect with Pete and 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Dune Road, LI:

[Mike]

A first year Bald Eagle flew west past Cupsogue this morning. Among the very 
few other notables this morning was a dark phase Rough-legged Hawk hovering 
over the bay islands north of Cupsogue and two flocks of Snow Buntings, 
totaling about 90 birds, at Tiana Beach and south of the Ponquogue Bridge. 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Dune Road, LI:

[Mike]

A first year Bald Eagle flew west past Cupsogue this morning. Among the very 
few other notables this morning was a dark phase Rough-legged Hawk hovering 
over the bay islands north of Cupsogue and two flocks of Snow Buntings, 
totaling about 90 birds, at Tiana Beach and south of the Ponquogue Bridge. 

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park

[Andrew Baksh]

The birding was slow on a rising tide at Cupsogue this afternoon. Not as many 
Royal Terns as last week, with only 29 seen today, split 16/13 between Cupsogue 
Flats and Pikes Beach.

Shorebirds were sparse unlike last week where many were on the Hurricane Sandy 
created spit north of the flats. Today, there were scattered single digit 
numbers of Sanderlings, Black-bellied Plovers and Semipalmated Plovers.

An amazing site of thousands of Swallows (mostly Tree), high up apparently 
insect catching was observed near the inlet. Mei Yee and I would have missed 
this entirely, had we not taken the time to count a flock of fly by 
Double-crested Cormorants. The sheer number of Swallows and distance made them 
look like insects until we put a scope on the swirling mass.

Birding Dune Road with stops at Tiana Beach and Shinnecock Inlet, proved to be 
non productive. We did however count 11 Cooper's Hawks and 8 Northern Harriers. 
Perhaps an indicator of some raptor movement.

Seawatching, was dead on arrival and no different by the time we pulled out.

Cheers,


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火　Conquer like the fire
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Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park

[Andrew Baksh]

The birding was slow on a rising tide at Cupsogue this afternoon. Not as many 
Royal Terns as last week, with only 29 seen today, split 16/13 between Cupsogue 
Flats and Pikes Beach.

Shorebirds were sparse unlike last week where many were on the Hurricane Sandy 
created spit north of the flats. Today, there were scattered single digit 
numbers of Sanderlings, Black-bellied Plovers and Semipalmated Plovers.

An amazing site of thousands of Swallows (mostly Tree), high up apparently 
insect catching was observed near the inlet. Mei Yee and I would have missed 
this entirely, had we not taken the time to count a flock of fly by 
Double-crested Cormorants. The sheer number of Swallows and distance made them 
look like insects until we put a scope on the swirling mass.

Birding Dune Road with stops at Tiana Beach and Shinnecock Inlet, proved to be 
non productive. We did however count 11 Cooper's Hawks and 8 Northern Harriers. 
Perhaps an indicator of some raptor movement.

Seawatching, was dead on arrival and no different by the time we pulled out.

Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue LI, 20 Species of Shorebirds...

[Andrew Baksh]

Mei Yee and I birded Cupsogue today on both the rising and falling tides. 
Disturbances were minimal and as a result we were able to work the flats very 
well.

In all, we had a total of 20 species of shorebirds. There were not many birds 
to look at but with patience and a lot of hours, we slowly ticked off species, 
ending with a good list. Unfortunately, despite a careful search, we did not 
record any flag re-sights.

The shorebird highlights included  2 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS, 9 RED KNOTS, 1 
WESTERN SANDPIPER (juvenile), 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, 2 WESTERN WILLETS and 3 
WHIMBRELS

We also had an interesting peep which after careful study was ruled a 
Semipalmated Sandpiper. What made this bird interesting was its plumage, which 
I refer to as "diluted" instead of "partial albino." I will eventually post 
photos on my blog for those interested.

Non shorebirding highlights on the flats included 1 first summer BLACK TERN.

Seawatching, was yet again non productive but we scored on the gulls loafing on 
the beach. 1 advanced 2nd cycle and a 3rd  cycle LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS.

We decided to quit the flats when the grating sounds of the Beach Hut band 
playing Steely Dan threatened to bleed our ear drums.

Good Shorebirding!


Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue LI, 20 Species of Shorebirds...

[Andrew Baksh]

Mei Yee and I birded Cupsogue today on both the rising and falling tides. 
Disturbances were minimal and as a result we were able to work the flats very 
well.

In all, we had a total of 20 species of shorebirds. There were not many birds 
to look at but with patience and a lot of hours, we slowly ticked off species, 
ending with a good list. Unfortunately, despite a careful search, we did not 
record any flag re-sights.

The shorebird highlights included  2 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS, 9 RED KNOTS, 1 
WESTERN SANDPIPER (juvenile), 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, 2 WESTERN WILLETS and 3 
WHIMBRELS

We also had an interesting peep which after careful study was ruled a 
Semipalmated Sandpiper. What made this bird interesting was its plumage, which 
I refer to as "diluted" instead of "partial albino." I will eventually post 
photos on my blog for those interested.

Non shorebirding highlights on the flats included 1 first summer BLACK TERN.

Seawatching, was yet again non productive but we scored on the gulls loafing on 
the beach. 1 advanced 2nd cycle and a 3rd  cycle LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS.

We decided to quit the flats when the grating sounds of the Beach Hut band 
playing Steely Dan threatened to bleed our ear drums.

Good Shorebirding!


Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report 7-31-16

[Andrew Baksh]

Yesterday, Mei Yee and I birded Cupsogue on the falling tide. We had a total of 
18 shorebirds species on the flats. There were a decent numbers of peeps around 
but we did not get a good chance for flag re-sights due to disturbances from a 
number of variables. 

The most disruptive was by a young Peregrine Falcon that could not close the 
deal on a kill and thus made several passes scattering all the birds.

Before the birds dispersed we managed to get in some counts. The shorebird 
highlights included 7 STILT SANDPIPERS (I think a first for me at this site), 3 
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS and 15 RED KNOTS.

Non shorebirding highlights on the flats included 1 ROSEATE TERN and 1 LITTLE 
BLUE HERON. 

Seawatching, was yet again non productive save for 1 BLACK TERN which was 
heading north just offshore.

Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report 7-31-16

[Andrew Baksh]

Yesterday, Mei Yee and I birded Cupsogue on the falling tide. We had a total of 
18 shorebirds species on the flats. There were a decent numbers of peeps around 
but we did not get a good chance for flag re-sights due to disturbances from a 
number of variables. 

The most disruptive was by a young Peregrine Falcon that could not close the 
deal on a kill and thus made several passes scattering all the birds.

Before the birds dispersed we managed to get in some counts. The shorebird 
highlights included 7 STILT SANDPIPERS (I think a first for me at this site), 3 
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS and 15 RED KNOTS.

Non shorebirding highlights on the flats included 1 ROSEATE TERN and 1 LITTLE 
BLUE HERON. 

Seawatching, was yet again non productive save for 1 BLACK TERN which was 
heading north just offshore.

Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (") 
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! 

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report 7-24

[Andrew Baksh]

Maggie Wang and I spent all day birding the Cupsogue flats working two tides. 
There were a decent number of shorebirds but nothing out of the ordinary.

Notables included: 1 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER seen on the rising tide. Ken and 
Sue Feustel reported a Whimbrel which we did not see and neither did the 
McBriens. There were also a few ROYAL TERNS in the area, including 1 juvenile.

The afternoon falling tide produced two young ROSEATE TERNS and we upped our 
flag re-sights to 7 birds that included (Red Knots, Semipalmated Sandpipers and 
Sanderlings). One of the flagged Semipalmated Sandpiper was the bird with the 
bad flag indicating this bird, has spent another week at the same site since it 
was first documented there.

Seawatching, both in the morning and evening was non eventful. Something quite 
familiar, as I have been doing some of that of late in Queens with nothing to 
report for my efforts.

Cheers,

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report 7-24

[Andrew Baksh]

Maggie Wang and I spent all day birding the Cupsogue flats working two tides. 
There were a decent number of shorebirds but nothing out of the ordinary.

Notables included: 1 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER seen on the rising tide. Ken and 
Sue Feustel reported a Whimbrel which we did not see and neither did the 
McBriens. There were also a few ROYAL TERNS in the area, including 1 juvenile.

The afternoon falling tide produced two young ROSEATE TERNS and we upped our 
flag re-sights to 7 birds that included (Red Knots, Semipalmated Sandpipers and 
Sanderlings). One of the flagged Semipalmated Sandpiper was the bird with the 
bad flag indicating this bird, has spent another week at the same site since it 
was first documented there.

Seawatching, both in the morning and evening was non eventful. Something quite 
familiar, as I have been doing some of that of late in Queens with nothing to 
report for my efforts.

Cheers,

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-17

[Andrew Baksh]

Yesterday, I birded both tide cycles at Cupsogue, LI getting in my first
fall shorebird survey. There was a decent amount of shorebirds to look at
consisting mostly of what was reported by Steve Walter on the 16th.

Highlights included:* WESTERN SANDPIPER* (presumably continuing bird),
*WHITE-RUMPED
SANDPIPER* and *WESTERN WILLET* (presumably continuing birds).
Additionally, shorebirds not mentioned on the 16th but were observed
yesterday included Red Knot and Sanderling.

I also saw both flagged Semipalmated Sandpipers mentioned by Steve and
grabbed video of the one bird that was bothered by the flag. Based on my
observation, I think the behavior of the bird suggest a case of a bad flag
that escaped QC (quality control) team of whoever did the flag making. In
any case, it should have been caught at the point of the actual banding.
Either this was either an oversight, someone being careless or just plain
ole GI.

Pat Lindsay, who along with Shai and Pete Morris who had joined me on the
flats, helped in counting Piping Plovers. We tallied 16 with several young
birds; a good season in the area? Of the 16, four were flagged with the
white lettering on green flag (U/L) and orange ring (U/R) which is a
Virginia Tech scheme One bird had the yellow over blue rings on both legs,
which is another VT banding scheme.

On the Terns, nothing really of note save for one Roseate Tern that flew in
on a rising tide. The Great Black-backed Gull numbers on one of the
adjoining islands is quite impressive. Easily 500 birds there with many
juveniles that look quite spiffy with their crisp plumage.

Leaving the worse for last - Seawatching, sigh...was once again a non event.

Cheers,

-- 

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ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass

風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu   *The Art of War*


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-17

[Andrew Baksh]

Yesterday, I birded both tide cycles at Cupsogue, LI getting in my first
fall shorebird survey. There was a decent amount of shorebirds to look at
consisting mostly of what was reported by Steve Walter on the 16th.

Highlights included:* WESTERN SANDPIPER* (presumably continuing bird),
*WHITE-RUMPED
SANDPIPER* and *WESTERN WILLET* (presumably continuing birds).
Additionally, shorebirds not mentioned on the 16th but were observed
yesterday included Red Knot and Sanderling.

I also saw both flagged Semipalmated Sandpipers mentioned by Steve and
grabbed video of the one bird that was bothered by the flag. Based on my
observation, I think the behavior of the bird suggest a case of a bad flag
that escaped QC (quality control) team of whoever did the flag making. In
any case, it should have been caught at the point of the actual banding.
Either this was either an oversight, someone being careless or just plain
ole GI.

Pat Lindsay, who along with Shai and Pete Morris who had joined me on the
flats, helped in counting Piping Plovers. We tallied 16 with several young
birds; a good season in the area? Of the 16, four were flagged with the
white lettering on green flag (U/L) and orange ring (U/R) which is a
Virginia Tech scheme One bird had the yellow over blue rings on both legs,
which is another VT banding scheme.

On the Terns, nothing really of note save for one Roseate Tern that flew in
on a rising tide. The Great Black-backed Gull numbers on one of the
adjoining islands is quite impressive. Easily 500 birds there with many
juveniles that look quite spiffy with their crisp plumage.

Leaving the worse for last - Seawatching, sigh...was once again a non event.

Cheers,

-- 

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass

風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu   *The Art of War*


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(") _ (")


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7/16

[Steve Walter]

An uptick in shorebird numbers at Cupsogue, as well. Highlights included 3
fly by Whimbrels and a Western Sandpiper. The Western was not as bright as I
was hoping to get an opportunity to photograph, but still separable from
Semipalmated on plumage alone. I was hoping to share a picture, but am
currently unable to upload to my FTP server. Knowing exactly what to look
for may be helpful in tracking down this bird - it worked for someone who
looked at the picture in my camera. I also had an opportunity to photograph
a Western Willet side by side with Eastern, which would be worth a look if I
can get that uploaded. Among the Semipalmated Sandpipers were two with green
flag bands, one of which seemed to have its gait hobbled by the band. I
managed to photograph it and will report the band number. Hopefully, it will
provide some useful information - something worth it, given the possibility
of the bird spending the rest of its life in discomfort.

 

Doug Futuyma, who was with me part of the time, took meticulous counts. I'm
not sure if he's going to post, so here are my counts that I will be posting
to z-bird.

 

American Oystercatcher - some

Piping Plover - 2

Semipalmated Plover - a few

Black-bellied Plover -  a scattering

Whimbrel - 3 

Lesser Yellowlegs - 2

Greater Yellowlegs - a bunch

Eastern Willet - a whole bunch

Western Willet - 1

Ruddy Turnstone - 2

Dunlin - 2

Western Sandpiper - 1

Least Sandpiper - lots

Semipalmated Sandpiper - numerous

Short-billed Dowitcher - many

 

On the tern front, nothing more exciting than one Royal Tern. Juveniles are
now out and about, including Forster's along with the many Commons. I got a
sense of that before even seeing any, getting buzzed by adults on my way
out. I was hoping something more interesting would appear on the rising
tide, by hey, even the mythical person that does this rising tide magic
didn't appear.

 

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7/16

[Steve Walter]

An uptick in shorebird numbers at Cupsogue, as well. Highlights included 3
fly by Whimbrels and a Western Sandpiper. The Western was not as bright as I
was hoping to get an opportunity to photograph, but still separable from
Semipalmated on plumage alone. I was hoping to share a picture, but am
currently unable to upload to my FTP server. Knowing exactly what to look
for may be helpful in tracking down this bird - it worked for someone who
looked at the picture in my camera. I also had an opportunity to photograph
a Western Willet side by side with Eastern, which would be worth a look if I
can get that uploaded. Among the Semipalmated Sandpipers were two with green
flag bands, one of which seemed to have its gait hobbled by the band. I
managed to photograph it and will report the band number. Hopefully, it will
provide some useful information - something worth it, given the possibility
of the bird spending the rest of its life in discomfort.

 

Doug Futuyma, who was with me part of the time, took meticulous counts. I'm
not sure if he's going to post, so here are my counts that I will be posting
to z-bird.

 

American Oystercatcher - some

Piping Plover - 2

Semipalmated Plover - a few

Black-bellied Plover -  a scattering

Whimbrel - 3 

Lesser Yellowlegs - 2

Greater Yellowlegs - a bunch

Eastern Willet - a whole bunch

Western Willet - 1

Ruddy Turnstone - 2

Dunlin - 2

Western Sandpiper - 1

Least Sandpiper - lots

Semipalmated Sandpiper - numerous

Short-billed Dowitcher - many

 

On the tern front, nothing more exciting than one Royal Tern. Juveniles are
now out and about, including Forster's along with the many Commons. I got a
sense of that before even seeing any, getting buzzed by adults on my way
out. I was hoping something more interesting would appear on the rising
tide, by hey, even the mythical person that does this rising tide magic
didn't appear.

 

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Birding 6-19

[Andrew Baksh]

On Sunday, I headed out east with the intentions of getting in a shorebird 
survey at Cupsogue.  Since I got there around high tide, I spent some time 
doing a sea-watch which was non productive.

I then birded the Cupsogue flats on a falling tide. The number of birds were 
paltry but I managed 12 species of shorebirds which is not too shabby for this 
time of the year. The shorebird highlights were  1 White-rumped Sandpiper (with 
a bum left eye), 1 non breeding plumaged Red Knot, 5 Piping Plovers, one of 
which was banded with the Virginia Tech schema and one "ratty" looking Western 
Willet, previously reported by Michael McBrien.

The Tern numbers were not great with 127 as my high count of Common Terns. 3 of 
which were 1 st Summer types, warranting carefully study as distance and the 
uneven terrain often gave that "short-legged" look that is associated with the 
rarer Arctic Terns.  4 Forster's Terns and 3 Least Terns, rounded out the 
expected Sternas.

1 Royal and 2 Roseate Terns were late arrivals; the latter, listed as 
endangered both federally and locally, is always a pleasing sight and these two 
were pristine looking adults.

I opted not to bird the second tide cycle leaving that to Pat and Shai.  An 
evening seawatch was also abandoned after getting Intel from Tom Burke and Gail 
Benson who reported all was quiet at Shinnecock Inlet.

A quick stop at Epcal with Tom and Gail, did not amount to much in terms of 
Blue Grosbeaks or Summer Tanagers.  I chalked that up to a case of "GI" (on my 
part) or bad time of the day where birds were singing less.  I did however, 
enjoy the many Grasshopper Sparrows. If that place was managed properly, I 
wonder if Henslow's could return?

Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Birding 6-19

[Andrew Baksh]

On Sunday, I headed out east with the intentions of getting in a shorebird 
survey at Cupsogue.  Since I got there around high tide, I spent some time 
doing a sea-watch which was non productive.

I then birded the Cupsogue flats on a falling tide. The number of birds were 
paltry but I managed 12 species of shorebirds which is not too shabby for this 
time of the year. The shorebird highlights were  1 White-rumped Sandpiper (with 
a bum left eye), 1 non breeding plumaged Red Knot, 5 Piping Plovers, one of 
which was banded with the Virginia Tech schema and one "ratty" looking Western 
Willet, previously reported by Michael McBrien.

The Tern numbers were not great with 127 as my high count of Common Terns. 3 of 
which were 1 st Summer types, warranting carefully study as distance and the 
uneven terrain often gave that "short-legged" look that is associated with the 
rarer Arctic Terns.  4 Forster's Terns and 3 Least Terns, rounded out the 
expected Sternas.

1 Royal and 2 Roseate Terns were late arrivals; the latter, listed as 
endangered both federally and locally, is always a pleasing sight and these two 
were pristine looking adults.

I opted not to bird the second tide cycle leaving that to Pat and Shai.  An 
evening seawatch was also abandoned after getting Intel from Tom Burke and Gail 
Benson who reported all was quiet at Shinnecock Inlet.

A quick stop at Epcal with Tom and Gail, did not amount to much in terms of 
Blue Grosbeaks or Summer Tanagers.  I chalked that up to a case of "GI" (on my 
part) or bad time of the day where birds were singing less.  I did however, 
enjoy the many Grasshopper Sparrows. If that place was managed properly, I 
wonder if Henslow's could return?

Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/26

[Steve Walter]

I made my fifth and probably final Cupsogue trip of the year. Like every
other one, there wasn't really anything to get excited about. And yet, I
came home with over 800 pictures. Hey, even Herring Gulls do interesting
things. 

 

Terns featured a season high for me 15 Royals, a site high for me 23
Forster's, and 2 lingering Leasts (an adult and a juvenile transitioning out
of that plumage).

 

I observed 15 species of shorebirds, although Killdeer, a Marbled Godwit,
and White-rumped Sandpiper were just fly-bys. Species in sight much of the
time were Black-bellied Plover, Semipalmated Plover, American Oystercatcher,
Willet (up to 28), Greater Yellowlegs, Ruddy Turnstone, Sanderling, and
Semipalmated Sandpiper. I had hoped to enhance my Red Knot photo collection,
but the 12 that appeared didn't do so until late, joining Black-bellies and
Short-billed Dowitchers in a tidal roost (which I stay clear of). My
impression is that the Cupsogue flats have fallen into disfavor as a feeding
spot for Knots, since Sandy decimated some of the mussel beds.

 

The presumably same summering Dunlin also made an appearance on the incoming
tide. Not that I need Oystercatcher pictures, but one individual made itself
available for a nice series, so I took it up on the offer. When I got home,
I saw a gold colored, engraved band on the left leg. That's a different
scheme from what I've previously seen on Oystercatchers. It's not as easily
readable, but I should be able to decipher it.  

 

The invisible pterosaur was also around. That's my story to explain the
periodic frantic flying off of the terns and shorebirds, when there is no
visible threat. Alas, the 800 pictures don't include it. 

 

Also, 7 Mute Swans came bybet you wanted that update.

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/26

[Steve Walter]

I made my fifth and probably final Cupsogue trip of the year. Like every
other one, there wasn't really anything to get excited about. And yet, I
came home with over 800 pictures. Hey, even Herring Gulls do interesting
things. 

 

Terns featured a season high for me 15 Royals, a site high for me 23
Forster's, and 2 lingering Leasts (an adult and a juvenile transitioning out
of that plumage).

 

I observed 15 species of shorebirds, although Killdeer, a Marbled Godwit,
and White-rumped Sandpiper were just fly-bys. Species in sight much of the
time were Black-bellied Plover, Semipalmated Plover, American Oystercatcher,
Willet (up to 28), Greater Yellowlegs, Ruddy Turnstone, Sanderling, and
Semipalmated Sandpiper. I had hoped to enhance my Red Knot photo collection,
but the 12 that appeared didn't do so until late, joining Black-bellies and
Short-billed Dowitchers in a tidal roost (which I stay clear of). My
impression is that the Cupsogue flats have fallen into disfavor as a feeding
spot for Knots, since Sandy decimated some of the mussel beds.

 

The presumably same summering Dunlin also made an appearance on the incoming
tide. Not that I need Oystercatcher pictures, but one individual made itself
available for a nice series, so I took it up on the offer. When I got home,
I saw a gold colored, engraved band on the left leg. That's a different
scheme from what I've previously seen on Oystercatchers. It's not as easily
readable, but I should be able to decipher it.  

 

The invisible pterosaur was also around. That's my story to explain the
periodic frantic flying off of the terns and shorebirds, when there is no
visible threat. Alas, the 800 pictures don't include it. 

 

Also, 7 Mute Swans came bybet you wanted that update.

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue shorebirds

[lstocker]

Jim Cullen and I caught an early(7:30a.m.) rising tide in and around the 
Moriches/Cupsogue area via boat.Highlights included a Whimbrel, 53 Red Knots 
(one with a blue tag high on the leg but showing no numbers)countless 
Sanderlings and Dowitchers, 6 Royal Terns, 3 Forster’s Tern and one lone 
Dunlin. An afternoon visit to Timber Point for the Stilt Sandpiper came up 
empty.Tide was very high limiting our viewing.
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue shorebirds

[lstocker]

Jim Cullen and I caught an early(7:30a.m.) rising tide in and around the 
Moriches/Cupsogue area via boat.Highlights included a Whimbrel, 53 Red Knots 
(one with a blue tag high on the leg but showing no numbers)countless 
Sanderlings and Dowitchers, 6 Royal Terns, 3 Forster’s Tern and one lone 
Dunlin. An afternoon visit to Timber Point for the Stilt Sandpiper came up 
empty.Tide was very high limiting our viewing.
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Tidal Flats (Suffolk Co.)

[Ken Feustel]

Yesterday morning I birded for a few hours on the incoming tide at Cupsogue 
County Park. Although shorebirding was a bit slow, the trip was highlighted by 
twenty-two Whimbrels. A flock of thirteen were on the far northern flat, while 
a flock of six were flybys. An additional three birds were scattered among the 
sandbars in Moriches Inlet and the tidal flats to the east. Five Royal Terns 
were on the sandbar in the Inlet. A stop at Shirley Marina on the way home 
yielded both Semipalmated and Least Sandpipers, Semipalmated Plovers, both 
Yellowlegs, and two Hendersoni Short-billed Dowitchers.

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Tidal Flats (Suffolk Co.)

[Ken Feustel]

Yesterday morning I birded for a few hours on the incoming tide at Cupsogue 
County Park. Although shorebirding was a bit slow, the trip was highlighted by 
twenty-two Whimbrels. A flock of thirteen were on the far northern flat, while 
a flock of six were flybys. An additional three birds were scattered among the 
sandbars in Moriches Inlet and the tidal flats to the east. Five Royal Terns 
were on the sandbar in the Inlet. A stop at Shirley Marina on the way home 
yielded both Semipalmated and Least Sandpipers, Semipalmated Plovers, both 
Yellowlegs, and two Hendersoni Short-billed Dowitchers.

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report and Jamaica Bay water level update

[Andrew Baksh]

On Sunday, I birded both the rising and falling tides at the Cupsogue flats
on Long Island. There were not a lot of birds, especially in the peep
variety but the diversity of shorebirds has increased. I ended up with 17
species of shorebirds (I counted both Willet subspecies as separate
entries).

3rd time this season, I have stumbled on a Whimbrel which I always hear
first before seeing. Red Knots were new for the season with 2 and 3
Sanderlings were also new on the flats within the last few weeks. The two
basic plumage Dunlins continued. A couple of Royal Terns also made brief
appearances during high and falling tide. No other terns of note were
observed but I spent a considerable amount of time just studying and
observing Common and Forster's Terns.  The shorebird species are listed
below:

American Oystercatcher
Black-bellied Plover
Semipalmated Plover
Piping Plover
Spotted Sandpiper
Greater Yellowlegs
Lesser Yellowlegs
Willet (Eastern)
Willet (Western)
Whimbrel
Ruddy Turnstone
Red Knot
Sanderling
Dunlin
Least Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Short-billed Dowitcher

On Saturday, I stopped in at Jamaica Bay to see how much water the rain had
dumped on the East Pond. Sadly, the situation continues to be a race
against time and mother nature, which it should not have come to. My
shorebird count, all seen from Big John's overlook were: 2 Short-billed
Dowitchers, 5 Least Sandpipers, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, 1 Semipalmated
Sandpiper and 1 Lesser Yellowlegs.

A far cry from the previous years where I would be reporting more species
variety and thousands of Short-billed Dowitchers. Keeping my fingers
crossed that this dry spell will help with water evaporation and see the
level down a bit faster.

Best,



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林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Report and Jamaica Bay water level update

[Andrew Baksh]

On Sunday, I birded both the rising and falling tides at the Cupsogue flats
on Long Island. There were not a lot of birds, especially in the peep
variety but the diversity of shorebirds has increased. I ended up with 17
species of shorebirds (I counted both Willet subspecies as separate
entries).

3rd time this season, I have stumbled on a Whimbrel which I always hear
first before seeing. Red Knots were new for the season with 2 and 3
Sanderlings were also new on the flats within the last few weeks. The two
basic plumage Dunlins continued. A couple of Royal Terns also made brief
appearances during high and falling tide. No other terns of note were
observed but I spent a considerable amount of time just studying and
observing Common and Forster's Terns.  The shorebird species are listed
below:

American Oystercatcher
Black-bellied Plover
Semipalmated Plover
Piping Plover
Spotted Sandpiper
Greater Yellowlegs
Lesser Yellowlegs
Willet (Eastern)
Willet (Western)
Whimbrel
Ruddy Turnstone
Red Knot
Sanderling
Dunlin
Least Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Short-billed Dowitcher

On Saturday, I stopped in at Jamaica Bay to see how much water the rain had
dumped on the East Pond. Sadly, the situation continues to be a race
against time and mother nature, which it should not have come to. My
shorebird count, all seen from Big John's overlook were: 2 Short-billed
Dowitchers, 5 Least Sandpipers, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, 1 Semipalmated
Sandpiper and 1 Lesser Yellowlegs.

A far cry from the previous years where I would be reporting more species
variety and thousands of Short-billed Dowitchers. Keeping my fingers
crossed that this dry spell will help with water evaporation and see the
level down a bit faster.

Best,



-- 
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu  *The Art of War*
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Arctic Terns

[Gail Benson]

Tom Burke, Andrew Baksh and I spent 5 hours on the flats today. Our
highlights were two Arctic Terns, one first summer and one second summer.
There were four Roseate Terns as well, with a smattering of expected
shorebirds including the lingering "Western" Willet.  Ocean watching was
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Arctic Terns

[Gail Benson]

Tom Burke, Andrew Baksh and I spent 5 hours on the flats today. Our
highlights were two Arctic Terns, one first summer and one second summer.
There were four Roseate Terns as well, with a smattering of expected
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Co. Park Birds and Repair Update (Suffolk Co.)

[ken feustel]

We visited Pike's Beach and Cupsogue County Park this morning, encountering an 
extremely low tide and persistent west winds. Shorebird numbers were low, with 
most the common species present. The  highlight was three Arctic Terns on the 
flats north of the parking lot - two adults and a first summer bird with Common 
Terns, one Forster's Tern, and twelve Black Skimmers.  Photos are on my flickr 
site.

Last September, the Cupsogue concession building and bathrooms burnt down, and 
a visit to the Park this past March did not indicate any construction activity. 
Well, the County's contractors must have been working some long hours, because 
there is a new deck providing access to the ocean, and three new trailers 
housing the food concession, bathrooms, and lifeguard and first aid services. 
While this would appear to be a temporary repair (the food trailer being 
particularly small), it is heartening to know that there will be some basic 
services at the park this summer.

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Co. Park Birds and Repair Update (Suffolk Co.)

[ken feustel]

We visited Pike's Beach and Cupsogue County Park this morning, encountering an 
extremely low tide and persistent west winds. Shorebird numbers were low, with 
most the common species present. The  highlight was three Arctic Terns on the 
flats north of the parking lot - two adults and a first summer bird with Common 
Terns, one Forster's Tern, and twelve Black Skimmers.  Photos are on my flickr 
site.

Last September, the Cupsogue concession building and bathrooms burnt down, and 
a visit to the Park this past March did not indicate any construction activity. 
Well, the County's contractors must have been working some long hours, because 
there is a new deck providing access to the ocean, and three new trailers 
housing the food concession, bathrooms, and lifeguard and first aid services. 
While this would appear to be a temporary repair (the food trailer being 
particularly small), it is heartening to know that there will be some basic 
services at the park this summer.

Ken  Sue Feustel
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Red-necked Phalarope

[d Futuyma]

Dick Belanger and I are looking at a distant phalarope that appears to be adult 
Red-necked, on bar opposite trail to shore, west of the walk able flats.
Doug Futuyma

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Red-necked Phalarope

[d Futuyma]

Dick Belanger and I are looking at a distant phalarope that appears to be adult 
Red-necked, on bar opposite trail to shore, west of the walk able flats.
Doug Futuyma

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Shorebirds (Suffolk Co.)

[ken feustel]

Despite our unsuccessful search for the Common Ringed Plover yesterday, 
eighteen species of shorebirds were observed. The Marbled Godwit continued on 
the flats,  and a Whimbrel put in a brief appearance. A single White-rumped 
Sandpiper was observed, and at about 5:00PM a Hudsonian Godwit flew into the 
mussel beds, stayed for about twenty seconds, then flew off to the east. It has 
been quite some time since we have seen both species of Godwit at the same 
location on the same day.

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Shorebirds (Suffolk Co.)

[ken feustel]

Despite our unsuccessful search for the Common Ringed Plover yesterday, 
eighteen species of shorebirds were observed. The Marbled Godwit continued on 
the flats,  and a Whimbrel put in a brief appearance. A single White-rumped 
Sandpiper was observed, and at about 5:00PM a Hudsonian Godwit flew into the 
mussel beds, stayed for about twenty seconds, then flew off to the east. It has 
been quite some time since we have seen both species of Godwit at the same 
location on the same day.

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Common Ringed Plover images

[John Gluth]

I've uploaded some additional photos and a video clip of the Ringed Plover to 
Flickr: 
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Great bird. Thanks to Andrew for the find, Doug for the re-find, and Shai and 
Pat for the phone call.


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Common Ringed Plover images

[John Gluth]

I've uploaded some additional photos and a video clip of the Ringed Plover to 
Flickr: 
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue - Sandwich Tern & Marbled Godwits

[Rich Perkins / TAM]

We hit Cupsogue Beach for low tide birding this morning.  We saw three
Marbled Godwits along with a Black Skimmer (and many other shore birds) out
on the flats.  We then headed over to the East Side Inlet Jetty and saw 7
Horned Larks in a grassy area.  We then went over to the jetty and looked
into inlet.  Right below us (15 feet) was a Sandwich Tern feeding on the
rock/sand area which are exposed at low tide.  Sandwich Tern had a black
crown with signature black bill with 'Mustard' tip.  

 

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue - Sandwich Tern Marbled Godwits

[Rich Perkins / TAM]

We hit Cupsogue Beach for low tide birding this morning.  We saw three
Marbled Godwits along with a Black Skimmer (and many other shore birds) out
on the flats.  We then headed over to the East Side Inlet Jetty and saw 7
Horned Larks in a grassy area.  We then went over to the jetty and looked
into inlet.  Right below us (15 feet) was a Sandwich Tern feeding on the
rock/sand area which are exposed at low tide.  Sandwich Tern had a black
crown with signature black bill with 'Mustard' tip.  

 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Suffolk County Park

[Mike]

Improved numbers of shorebirds this morning at Cupsogue County Park in 
Westhampton Suffolk Co included about 200 Short- billed Dowitchers and about 
200 total of 11 other species- no notable rarities among them. Best were a 
single breeding plumaged Red Knot and 2 Western Willets.  

A sea watch produced no pelagic birds, but a large pod of about 50 dolphins 
slowly made their way from west to east. Several individuals breached entirely 
out if the water- something I haven't seen from land here before. A single 
Leaser Black- backed Gull was loafing in the beach.   

At Shinnecock, a large fin cruising along offshore was probably connected to a 
Basking Shark. 


Mike Cooper
Ridge, LI, NY


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On Aug 1, 2014, at 4:01 PM, jgiunta...@aol.com wrote:

> Date: Aug. 1,2014
> Location: Jamaica Bay-East Pond
>  
> The water conditions have improved since my last visit earlier in the week. 
> On the south end of the East Pond I only had to walk through 50 feet of 2 
> inch water to reach the "Raunt" area. On the north end of the East Pond I 
> walked through 20 feet of 2 inch water before reaching a path that leads to 
> an dry area opposite the "Island". Going further is still a challenge.
>  
> The birds were very good. My visit was between 10 am and 1pm, just before 
> high tide. I saw the following:
>  
> American Avocet-1 ( good color)
> Am. Oystercatcher- 2
> Black-bellied Plover- 12
> Semipalmated Plover- 30 
> Short-billed Dowitcher- 100
> Greater Yellowlegs-2
> Lesser Yellowlegs-1
> Spotted Sandpiper- 4
> Semiplamated Sandpiper- 900
> Least Sandpiper- 10
> Stilt Sandpiper- 3
>  
> Also present were:Gull-billed Tern, Marsh Wren. Little Blue Heron, Peregrine 
> Falcon (satisfied and left after it picked off some shorebird)
>  
> Good Birding,
> Joe Giunta
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Suffolk County Park

[Mike]

Improved numbers of shorebirds this morning at Cupsogue County Park in 
Westhampton Suffolk Co included about 200 Short- billed Dowitchers and about 
200 total of 11 other species- no notable rarities among them. Best were a 
single breeding plumaged Red Knot and 2 Western Willets.  

A sea watch produced no pelagic birds, but a large pod of about 50 dolphins 
slowly made their way from west to east. Several individuals breached entirely 
out if the water- something I haven't seen from land here before. A single 
Leaser Black- backed Gull was loafing in the beach.   

At Shinnecock, a large fin cruising along offshore was probably connected to a 
Basking Shark. 


Mike Cooper
Ridge, LI, NY


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On Aug 1, 2014, at 4:01 PM, jgiunta...@aol.com wrote:

 Date: Aug. 1,2014
 Location: Jamaica Bay-East Pond
  
 The water conditions have improved since my last visit earlier in the week. 
 On the south end of the East Pond I only had to walk through 50 feet of 2 
 inch water to reach the Raunt area. On the north end of the East Pond I 
 walked through 20 feet of 2 inch water before reaching a path that leads to 
 an dry area opposite the Island. Going further is still a challenge.
  
 The birds were very good. My visit was between 10 am and 1pm, just before 
 high tide. I saw the following:
  
 American Avocet-1 ( good color)
 Am. Oystercatcher- 2
 Black-bellied Plover- 12
 Semipalmated Plover- 30 
 Short-billed Dowitcher- 100
 Greater Yellowlegs-2
 Lesser Yellowlegs-1
 Spotted Sandpiper- 4
 Semiplamated Sandpiper- 900
 Least Sandpiper- 10
 Stilt Sandpiper- 3
  
 Also present were:Gull-billed Tern, Marsh Wren. Little Blue Heron, Peregrine 
 Falcon (satisfied and left after it picked off some shorebird)
  
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue L.I.

[lstocker]

Jim Cohen and I spent about 3 hrs. birding on the Cupsogue flats. Overall 
numbers were not impressive(only 20 Short billed Dowitchers ,2 Willets,50 
Semipalmated sandpiper,12 Least sandpiper to give an idea) We did have two 
sightings of Pectoral sandpiper, which seemed noteworthy.Before sailing 
back(Jim has a skiff and we always attack from the north)we took the east 
Moriches cut and to the west is a very large flat exposed at low tide and 
accessible only by boat.This is where all the Cupsogue shorebirds are! We 
estimated over 1,000 Short-billed Dowitchers, 400 Sanderlings, 20 Red Knots, 
300 Semipalmated sp, 20 Yellowlegs,18 Willets,2 Dunlin,4 Black-bellied 
Plover,an American Oystercatcher with both legs carrying a yellowish band,and a 
flyover Glossy Ibis. We can only imagine the food source is more plentiful 
here,and hope the birds shift back to the accessible flats!
Thanks,
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue L.I.

[lstocker]

Jim Cohen and I spent about 3 hrs. birding on the Cupsogue flats. Overall 
numbers were not impressive(only 20 Short billed Dowitchers ,2 Willets,50 
Semipalmated sandpiper,12 Least sandpiper to give an idea) We did have two 
sightings of Pectoral sandpiper, which seemed noteworthy.Before sailing 
back(Jim has a skiff and we always attack from the north)we took the east 
Moriches cut and to the west is a very large flat exposed at low tide and 
accessible only by boat.This is where all the Cupsogue shorebirds are! We 
estimated over 1,000 Short-billed Dowitchers, 400 Sanderlings, 20 Red Knots, 
300 Semipalmated sp, 20 Yellowlegs,18 Willets,2 Dunlin,4 Black-bellied 
Plover,an American Oystercatcher with both legs carrying a yellowish band,and a 
flyover Glossy Ibis. We can only imagine the food source is more plentiful 
here,and hope the birds shift back to the accessible flats!
Thanks,
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue today- Pectoral/Western Sandpipers and Black Tern

[Justin LeClaire]

Hey all,

Spent four hours today at Cupsogue County Park in Westhampton Beach around
low tide, mostly shorebirding, and ended up with 16 shorebird sp (plus two
Western Willets). As mentioned, one Black Tern was present amongst the
large roosting Common Tern flock when I first arrived, but it appeared to
vanish after the first 20 minutes. There was also one Pectoral Sandpiper by
it's lonesome and at least two Western Sandpipers within the decent-sized
peep flock that had accumulated in the shallow water on the parking lot
side of the flats (you know if you've been there, it's the area where you
sink into the mud past your ankles). I tried hard for a White-rumped, but
came up empty handed with that one. See my checklist and pictures here:
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/85270080@N05/

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7/22

[Steve Walter]

At Cupsogue today, a BLACK TERN (seen with Justin LeClaire) was present for
a brief period in the morning. A still colorful WESTERN SANDPIPER (found by
Jim Cohen) was present on the incoming tide during the afternoon. A WHIMBREL
was seen by Doug Gochfeld and company about that same time. PECTORAL
SANDPIPER (seen by Justin) headlining the rest of the 17 species of
shorebirds. Before heading out to the flats, I counted at least 5 LESSER
BLACK-BACKED GULLS along the surf within fairly short distance of the deck.

 

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7/22

[Steve Walter]

At Cupsogue today, a BLACK TERN (seen with Justin LeClaire) was present for
a brief period in the morning. A still colorful WESTERN SANDPIPER (found by
Jim Cohen) was present on the incoming tide during the afternoon. A WHIMBREL
was seen by Doug Gochfeld and company about that same time. PECTORAL
SANDPIPER (seen by Justin) headlining the rest of the 17 species of
shorebirds. Before heading out to the flats, I counted at least 5 LESSER
BLACK-BACKED GULLS along the surf within fairly short distance of the deck.

 

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue today- Pectoral/Western Sandpipers and Black Tern

[Justin LeClaire]

Hey all,

Spent four hours today at Cupsogue County Park in Westhampton Beach around
low tide, mostly shorebirding, and ended up with 16 shorebird sp (plus two
Western Willets). As mentioned, one Black Tern was present amongst the
large roosting Common Tern flock when I first arrived, but it appeared to
vanish after the first 20 minutes. There was also one Pectoral Sandpiper by
it's lonesome and at least two Western Sandpipers within the decent-sized
peep flock that had accumulated in the shallow water on the parking lot
side of the flats (you know if you've been there, it's the area where you
sink into the mud past your ankles). I tried hard for a White-rumped, but
came up empty handed with that one. See my checklist and pictures here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S19192622

https://www.flickr.com/photos/85270080@N05/

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park and Pikes Beach LI

[Andrew Baksh]

Birding first with Richard Kaskan and Doug Futuyma and then by myself.

Decent number of shorebirds but not as much as I was hoping for on the
Cupsogue flats. A total of 14 species with the shorebird highlights being a
few Western and juvenile Eastern Willets.

Other notable birds included a couple of juvenile Piping Plovers, 2 Roseate
Terns and a plethora of juvenile Clapper Rails.

The cute little black fur balls seemed to be everywhere if you looked
carefully. Richard Kaskan reported 9 Clapper Rail chicks very early on
scampering for shelter from the open flats. Doug Futuyma and I had an adult
with 7 chicks in another location much later. Then with the rising tide, I
had another adult with 5 chicks in yet another location. A total of 21
chicks baring any duplication.  Given the size, these are presumed to  be
second brood.

In his early morning sea watch, Doug reported very little from the deck.
Only a single Common Loon and a 3rd Summer Lesser Black-backed Gull, the
latter loafing on the shore are worthy of mention.

Despite covering Pikes Beach thoroughly I did not find anything new. Very
few shorebirds and they were mostly of the same types seen at Cupsogue.

Early on while heading into Cupsogue. Along Mill Road, I picked up a couple
of Cliff Swallows mixed in with Barn Swallows resting on utility wires.
Could be they are on the move?

Cheers and keep and eye out for baby Clapper Rails. They are cute as a
button.

風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu   *The Art of War*


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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park and Pikes Beach LI

[Andrew Baksh]

Birding first with Richard Kaskan and Doug Futuyma and then by myself.

Decent number of shorebirds but not as much as I was hoping for on the
Cupsogue flats. A total of 14 species with the shorebird highlights being a
few Western and juvenile Eastern Willets.

Other notable birds included a couple of juvenile Piping Plovers, 2 Roseate
Terns and a plethora of juvenile Clapper Rails.

The cute little black fur balls seemed to be everywhere if you looked
carefully. Richard Kaskan reported 9 Clapper Rail chicks very early on
scampering for shelter from the open flats. Doug Futuyma and I had an adult
with 7 chicks in another location much later. Then with the rising tide, I
had another adult with 5 chicks in yet another location. A total of 21
chicks baring any duplication.  Given the size, these are presumed to  be
second brood.

In his early morning sea watch, Doug reported very little from the deck.
Only a single Common Loon and a 3rd Summer Lesser Black-backed Gull, the
latter loafing on the shore are worthy of mention.

Despite covering Pikes Beach thoroughly I did not find anything new. Very
few shorebirds and they were mostly of the same types seen at Cupsogue.

Early on while heading into Cupsogue. Along Mill Road, I picked up a couple
of Cliff Swallows mixed in with Barn Swallows resting on utility wires.
Could be they are on the move?

Cheers and keep and eye out for baby Clapper Rails. They are cute as a
button.

風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu  *The Art of War*
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

[ken feustel]

Sue and I spent the morning birding the flats at Cupsogue Co. Park, where the 
number and variety of shorebirds (fifteen species) were a big improvement over 
last weekend. Our day stared off with a flyby Royal Tern, our first of the 
year. While scanning the flats a lone Stilt Sandpiper flew in, still retaining 
a goodly portion of its breeding plumage. Stilt Sandpiper is a good bird 
anywhere in Suffolk County. We continued checking the flats, where the tern 
variety was poor (Common Forster's, and Least). While looking at shorebirds 
feeding on the flats we noticed a colorful shorebird  with a bright rufous cap 
and scapulars - a breeding -plumaged Western Sandpiper. Photos of the Stilt and 
Western Sandpipers are on my flickr site. Perhaps the weekend will yield even 
more interesting shorebirds.

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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

[ken feustel]

Sue and I spent the morning birding the flats at Cupsogue Co. Park, where the 
number and variety of shorebirds (fifteen species) were a big improvement over 
last weekend. Our day stared off with a flyby Royal Tern, our first of the 
year. While scanning the flats a lone Stilt Sandpiper flew in, still retaining 
a goodly portion of its breeding plumage. Stilt Sandpiper is a good bird 
anywhere in Suffolk County. We continued checking the flats, where the tern 
variety was poor (Common Forster's, and Least). While looking at shorebirds 
feeding on the flats we noticed a colorful shorebird  with a bright rufous cap 
and scapulars - a breeding -plumaged Western Sandpiper. Photos of the Stilt and 
Western Sandpipers are on my flickr site. Perhaps the weekend will yield even 
more interesting shorebirds.

Ken  Sue Feustel 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Shinnecock Inlet/EPCAL

[redknot]

the heck with the bird report. where did you have lunch?

- Original Message -
From: Jim Clinton 
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2014 11:30 am
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Shinnecock Inlet/EPCAL
To: nysbirds-L 

> Bob Adamo and I met at Cupsogue to do some birding. I got there 
> a few hours earlier than Bob so I did a sea watch before heading 
> out to the flats. Many fishing boats but not much besides gulls 
> and terns. I was surprise with the number of Great Black-back 
> Gulls in the mix. 
> 
> Highlights
> 1 maybe 2 Cory's Shearwaters
> 2 Black Terns
> 
> I then headed out to the flats. Many Sea-side Sp. and a few 
> Sharp-tailed Sp. The Sharp-tails that I did see were Saltmarsh. 
> The flats were empty of birds except for Willets, 
> Oystercatchers, and a group of terns.
> 
> Highlights
> Piping Plover ocean side
> 2 Roseate Terns
> 2 Foster's Tern
> 
> I was able to get back to the parking lot before Bob started out 
> to the flats. Saving Bob a long walk for little return. 
> The drought continued along Dune Rd.
> 
> Hightlights
> 1 Greater Yellowlegs
> 1 Willow Flycatcher
> 
> Shinnecock Inlet Highlights
> 1 Red-throated Loon
> 3 Black Scoter (1 male 2 female)
> 1 Common Eider
> 
> After a great lunch of steamers and Ceviche we headed out to 
> EPCAL. I never had Ceviche before but love trying new things. 
> It was quite good.
> 
> Highlights
> Many Grasshopper Sp on territory
> Savannah Sp
> Meadowlark
> Indigo Bunting
> 
> Jim Clinton Jr and Bob Adamo
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[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Shinnecock Inlet/EPCAL

[Jim Clinton]

Bob Adamo and I met at Cupsogue to do some birding.  I got there a few hours 
earlier than Bob so I did a sea watch before heading out to the flats.  Many 
fishing boats but not much besides gulls and terns.  I was surprise with the 
number of Great Black-back Gulls in the mix. 

Highlights
1 maybe 2 Cory's Shearwaters
2 Black Terns

I then headed out to the flats.  Many Sea-side Sp. and a few Sharp-tailed Sp.  
The Sharp-tails that I did see were Saltmarsh.  The flats were empty of birds 
except for Willets, Oystercatchers, and a group of terns.

Highlights
Piping Plover ocean side
2 Roseate Terns
2 Foster's Tern

I was able to get back to the parking lot before Bob started out to the flats.  
Saving Bob a long walk for little return.  
The drought continued along Dune Rd.

Hightlights
1 Greater Yellowlegs
1 Willow Flycatcher

Shinnecock Inlet Highlights
1 Red-throated Loon
3 Black Scoter (1 male 2 female)
1 Common Eider

After a great lunch of steamers and Ceviche we headed out to EPCAL.  I never 
had Ceviche before but love trying new things.  It was quite good.

Highlights
Many Grasshopper Sp on territory
Savannah Sp
Meadowlark
Indigo Bunting

Jim Clinton Jr and Bob Adamo

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