The 90th Smithtown Count was held on Tuesday, December 27. Despite the rain
and wind at the end of the day we tallied 107 species. The highlights are
listed below:
1 Greater White-fronted Goose (Stony Brook Mill Pond)
25 Common Merganser (Sunken Meadow Creek)
1 Red-Necked
Held on Tues. Dec. 27, the most outstanding bird found was, undoubtably, the
Mountain Bluebird (EPCAL/Manorville Sector) Other good finds were Black
Vulture (Eastern Eastport - Westhampton Sector), and Snowy Owl (Cupsogue as
well as Smith's Point Sectors) In addition, Eastern Phoebe, Red-necke
For those who are interested there are several shots of the Suffolk County
Mountain Bluebird up on the blog here:
http://1birds.com/mountain-bluebird-in-new-york.htmÂ
When I had it this morning, from about 7:25 AM until about 8:15 AM, I really
enjoyed watching it as it faced into the wind
Hi all, the bluebird was seen by many as recently as 12:15 pm. Good views had
by all as the bird made its way back and forth along the slat fence on the
north side of 25A. Bird was also seen earlier today in the fields west of Hulse
Landing Rd.
Cindy Wodinsky
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Wednesday, 28 December, 2011 -
mid-day and early afternoon hours.
The RUFOUS Hummingbird was at the greenish-flowered shrubs, feeding
and perching (and occasionally jumping out after what it apparently
took for a small insect 9or, perhaps there actually were some
miniscule insects, as despi
When i left at 12 20 the bird was on the fence south of hulse landind
edclose to the yellow farm equipment it had previosly been seen at the
haunted house parking lot earlierDan Heglund
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Currently being seen just west of "Haunted House", quarter mile west of Hulse
Rd, Wading River, along Rt 25A. Check all areas w/ fences. Being seen by
multiple observers.
Eileen Schwinn
Sent from my iPhone
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Corey Finger called to say the Mountain Bluebird was present this am at its
previously reported location.
Good luck if you go!
Will Raup
Albany, NY
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