[nysbirds-l] Smith Point County Park Avocet continues (+ PIPL news)

" ahead for the dunes at Smith Point will likely drop our fledge rate back down again next year. Today was my last day working on fire island, and it was great to meet many of you Long Island birders! -Justin LeClaire Headed back to Vermont -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] A third Long Island American Avocet- Smith Point County Park

Should be open soon though! Justin LeClaire -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/m

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

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/ Justin LeClaire Shirley -- NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope update

ling (1) Willet Killdeer (two pairs very protective in some areas around the impoundment, likely with young or nests nearby) Good birding! Justin LeClaire -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope CORRECTION

My apologies! The bird is in fact a Wilson's PHALAROPE. I guess I'm still stuck on the WIPL from earlier in the season. Justin LeClaire > On Jun 5, 2014, at 2:31 PM, Justin LeClaire > wrote: > > Hey all, > > My Piping Plover crew leader told me of a pote

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope, Shirley Marina

o was seen flying to some nearby pannes. The pannes also were hosting multiple Little Blue Herons and other fun species. Email if you need better directions. Good luck! Justin LeClaire -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Another (or the same) Red-necked Phalarope, Cupsogue Beach County Park

e bay side of the park. Numbers of Semipalmated Sandpipers are certainly on the rise. Justin LeClaire -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeav

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope, fire island

Hey all, The PIPL crew and I just had a Red-necked Phalarope resting on the water just inside of Old Inlet on Fire Island. It took off toward the open ocean when our boat spooked it unfortunately. Keep your eyes open though! Justin LeClaire -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Plover BACK at Cupsogue!

of mudflats showing currently. Luckily, I was able to put a friendly gentleman named Byron on the bird while he was conducting a shorebird survey for the Audubon Society Good luck! (At least he's still out here). Justin LeClaire -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] More thoughts on Wilson's Plover/Golden Plover

very thorough sweep of the park for Piping Plovers. There were around a dozen Black-bellied Plovers out on the exposed flood shoals with the other shorebirds, however. Good luck with finding either bird if you go! Justin LeClaire Shirley -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] WILSON'S PLOVER, Cupsogue Beach County Park, Westhampton Beach

ght in the vicinity of this path in the bay-beach area. Additionally, we had at least one American Golden-Plover (possibly two) here two days ago in the park. PLEASE be careful to not disturb the Piping Plovers in the vicinity, and remember to stay in designated walking areas! Justi