Yesterday & today were designated flower planting days, but tomorrow has
now been added due to the Little Egret found at Gardiner's Park, Bay Shore
by Pete Morris yesterday ! I don't believe I've ever met Pete, and before
writing anything else, just want to thank him for his attention to detail !
Yesterday today were designated flower planting days, but tomorrow has
now been added due to the Little Egret found at Gardiner's Park, Bay Shore
by Pete Morris yesterday ! I don't believe I've ever met Pete, and before
writing anything else, just want to thank him for his attention to detail !
Willie Becker asked me to post the above, which he saw at Captree Island,
near the 1st bench, on Thursday,May 21, in the afternoon.
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During a quick ride in and out of the North Fork Preserve, Jamesport, I had
11 Turkey Vultures circling & drifting to the southeast.
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During a quick ride in and out of the North Fork Preserve, Jamesport, I had
11 Turkey Vultures circling drifting to the southeast.
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This morning I lead an ELIAS bird walk at the above. There were 9 of us
who, at 0700, wondered what the day would bring (bird & weather wise) due
to it's raining lightly, as we headed into this NYSDEC property.
While the rain did stop, it stayed a gray/ dull day, with the bird
counting slow,
This morning I lead an ELIAS bird walk at the above. There were 9 of us
who, at 0700, wondered what the day would bring (bird weather wise) due
to it's raining lightly, as we headed into this NYSDEC property.
While the rain did stop, it stayed a gray/ dull day, with the bird
counting slow,
Today started at Arshamomack, Greenport, on a N.F.A.S. bird walk, which was
led by Tom Damiani. This is a neat place to meander in on a fine May day,
and we all owe this treasure to Jack Levin ! While not having the degree of
activity, as one finds in a "west end" park" at this time of year, we
Today started at Arshamomack, Greenport, on a N.F.A.S. bird walk, which was
led by Tom Damiani. This is a neat place to meander in on a fine May day,
and we all owe this treasure to Jack Levin ! While not having the degree of
activity, as one finds in a west end park at this time of year, we did
This afternoon, I blitzed the North Fork as far as Greenport, and although
not seeing many birds, did manage to record a few raptors. At the
N.F.Preserve, Jamesport, a Red-tailed Hawk was playing air games with some
A.Crows. From there to Southold, along Sound Ave, (3) separate Turkey
Vultures
This afternoon, I blitzed the North Fork as far as Greenport, and although
not seeing many birds, did manage to record a few raptors. At the
N.F.Preserve, Jamesport, a Red-tailed Hawk was playing air games with some
A.Crows. From there to Southold, along Sound Ave, (3) separate Turkey
Vultures
Because of a fairly late start, I decided not to go up west "long" (
Hempstead Lake S.P.) and instead, just went west "short' ( Smith Point
C.P.). Upon arrival there, I found Bob Gunning & Dick Belanger, who by then
had seen all the species reported yesterday, except for the Rose-breasted
Because of a fairly late start, I decided not to go up west long (
Hempstead Lake S.P.) and instead, just went west short' ( Smith Point
C.P.). Upon arrival there, I found Bob Gunning Dick Belanger, who by then
had seen all the species reported yesterday, except for the Rose-breasted
Grosbeak.
Re: the Savannah Sparrow I observed at Smith Point County Park, Mastic,
Suffolk Co. yesterday (4/22/15), the only.points I can make with certainty,
are as follows:
1) The superilium was very bright yellow, and extended back close to length
of head. It was the brightest I have ever seen on this
After reading Byron Young's email re: his birding down at Smith Point
County Park yesterday morning, plus speaking to him today re: his outing
there earlier this A.M., I took off for SPCP, arriving by 1045. His list
included Rose-breasted & Blue Grosbeaks, plus Indigo Bunting, which I
found, in
After reading Byron Young's email re: his birding down at Smith Point
County Park yesterday morning, plus speaking to him today re: his outing
there earlier this A.M., I took off for SPCP, arriving by 1045. His list
included Rose-breasted Blue Grosbeaks, plus Indigo Bunting, which I
found, in
Re: the Savannah Sparrow I observed at Smith Point County Park, Mastic,
Suffolk Co. yesterday (4/22/15), the only.points I can make with certainty,
are as follows:
1) The superilium was very bright yellow, and extended back close to length
of head. It was the brightest I have ever seen on this
At west end of Jones Beach SP, I had my FOS Brown Thrasher.
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Leaving Riverhead this morning, my first destination was scheduled to be
RMSP, but as I approached Ocean Parkway, and finding the draw-bridge up, I
quickly hung a right and proceeded to check out Captree Island. There was 6
Greater Yellowlegs on the marsh, as well as a late, feeding, female Hooded
Leaving Riverhead this morning, my first destination was scheduled to be
RMSP, but as I approached Ocean Parkway, and finding the draw-bridge up, I
quickly hung a right and proceeded to check out Captree Island. There was 6
Greater Yellowlegs on the marsh, as well as a late, feeding, female Hooded
Sunday morning, through the good graces of Dan Wilson,(ELIAS member and
B.N.L. employee) after convincing Homeland Security I was not a
terrorist, we were able to see the pair of C.Ravens, which are nesting at
"The Lab", on a "cat-walk, high up a tall chimney. In a short period of
time, we saw
Sunday morning, through the good graces of Dan Wilson,(ELIAS member and
B.N.L. employee) after convincing Homeland Security I was not a
terrorist, we were able to see the pair of C.Ravens, which are nesting at
The Lab, on a cat-walk, high up a tall chimney. In a short period of
time, we saw the
(6) FOS N. Gannet, in fairly close to shore, seen from Shinnicock Inlet,
Hampton Bays.
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On Thursday, I spent from ~ 1015 to 1330 getting some good exercise, but
not many birds, at the North Fork Preserve, Jamesport. There were at least
3 Turkey Vultures, with the possibility of that # swelling up to 6, unless
"Lonesome George" was responsible for #'s 3 to 6. The only other bird of
On Thursday, I spent from ~ 1015 to 1330 getting some good exercise, but
not many birds, at the North Fork Preserve, Jamesport. There were at least
3 Turkey Vultures, with the possibility of that # swelling up to 6, unless
Lonesome George was responsible for #'s 3 to 6. The only other bird of
(6) FOS N. Gannet, in fairly close to shore, seen from Shinnicock Inlet,
Hampton Bays.
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Heading west on the LIE Wednesday AM, I observed a small flock of 6-7 Wild
Turkeys pecking away on the grassy divider between the east & west
road-ways. My mind immediately traveled back to being upstate somewhere
below Binghampton on 17, riding along with Bill Reeves en-route to a NYSOA
quarterly
Heading west on the LIE Wednesday AM, I observed a small flock of 6-7 Wild
Turkeys pecking away on the grassy divider between the east west
road-ways. My mind immediately traveled back to being upstate somewhere
below Binghampton on 17, riding along with Bill Reeves en-route to a NYSOA
quarterly
Tonight at 6:45 PM, I had 9 T.V's. flying low between the LIRR tracks at
Ostrander Ave, and E. Main St., near the L.I. Aquarium/ Atlantis Marine
World. This location is quite close to the roost that held up to 30 of this
specie, before the 2-3 largest (of ~ 10 mature pine trees) were taken down,
Tonight at 6:45 PM, I had 9 T.V's. flying low between the LIRR tracks at
Ostrander Ave, and E. Main St., near the L.I. Aquarium/ Atlantis Marine
World. This location is quite close to the roost that held up to 30 of this
specie, before the 2-3 largest (of ~ 10 mature pine trees) were taken down,
Spot #1 is River Rd., not Rt. 17 K.
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Late last night, I decided to try for the dazzling super-vagrant reported
in Montgomery, Orange County, today. This morning, while still at home, and
again right after gassing up, and getting on the LIE, I made 5 calls to
prospective trip mates, who to a man, couldn't, or in one instance, had
seen
Spot #1 is River Rd., not Rt. 17 K.
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Late last night, I decided to try for the dazzling super-vagrant reported
in Montgomery, Orange County, today. This morning, while still at home, and
again right after gassing up, and getting on the LIE, I made 5 calls to
prospective trip mates, who to a man, couldn't, or in one instance, had
seen
Cornelius Clifford lives in Hampton Bays, is a retired high school teacher,
and a relation of mine through marriage, who has spent 81 years on this
earth (until today) without ever hearing of the Snowy Owl bird specie, and
of course, ever seeing one !
After picking him up for our luncheon date,
Cornelius Clifford lives in Hampton Bays, is a retired high school teacher,
and a relation of mine through marriage, who has spent 81 years on this
earth (until today) without ever hearing of the Snowy Owl bird specie, and
of course, ever seeing one !
After picking him up for our luncheon date,
I returned to Dune Rd. this afternoon, and once again saw, what I'm pretty
sure is the same Snowy Owl, albeit in a fairly close, but different
location.
Starting at the Jessup La. Bridge, Westhampton Beach, I road Dune Rd. to
it's easterly end at the Shinnicock Inlet, Hampton Bays. Although
I returned to Dune Rd. this afternoon, and once again saw, what I'm pretty
sure is the same Snowy Owl, albeit in a fairly close, but different
location.
Starting at the Jessup La. Bridge, Westhampton Beach, I road Dune Rd. to
it's easterly end at the Shinnicock Inlet, Hampton Bays. Although
This morning at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, while setting up the program I
was scheduled to give for the Eastern L.I. Audubon Society General Meeting
tonight, by just looking out the windows I got FOS Blue-gray Gnatcatcher &
Tree Swallow.
. Spurred on by seeing these two "old friends", in
This morning at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, while setting up the program I
was scheduled to give for the Eastern L.I. Audubon Society General Meeting
tonight, by just looking out the windows I got FOS Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Tree Swallow.
. Spurred on by seeing these two old friends, in addition
Today, I spent ~ 2 hours total during the early, and then the late
afternoon, trying for the Barnacle Goose seen in Calverton this past
Sunday. Although I missed again, I did manage to see a light morph
Rough-legged Hawk, and a Red-tailed Hawk between Edwards & Manor Avenues.
Closer to home, over
Today, I spent ~ 2 hours total during the early, and then the late
afternoon, trying for the Barnacle Goose seen in Calverton this past
Sunday. Although I missed again, I did manage to see a light morph
Rough-legged Hawk, and a Red-tailed Hawk between Edwards Manor Avenues.
Closer to home, over
Spent some time mid-afternoon looking for the Barnacle Goose seen yesterday
in Calverton, without success. This "trolling" did produce 1 N. Harrier, a
pair of Red-tailed Hawks resting side by side on an electric transmission
pole, and a flock of ~ 40 Horned Larks.
Cheers,
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Spent some time mid-afternoon looking for the Barnacle Goose seen yesterday
in Calverton, without success. This trolling did produce 1 N. Harrier, a
pair of Red-tailed Hawks resting side by side on an electric transmission
pole, and a flock of ~ 40 Horned Larks.
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In between watching grandson #3's basketball game, and grandson #4's
investiture into the Men's/Boy's Choir at St.Agnes Cathedral (both in RVC)
I had a couple of hours to get down to Jones Beach and try to see some
birds !
Heading south on Meadow brook Parkway, I counted 2 Red-tail Hawks. At the
I apologize for the above - they were sent to the listserve by mistake.
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In between watching grandson #3's basketball game, and grandson #4's
investiture into the Men's/Boy's Choir at St.Agnes Cathedral (both in RVC)
I had a couple of hours to get down to Jones Beach and try to see some
birds !
Heading south on Meadow brook Parkway, I counted 2 Red-tail Hawks. At the
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All good here Bob. No pp equipment needed. I look forward to Monday.
K
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Dear Bob,
Loved the picture. We enjoyed ourselves too. I hope Brian did well in
the state swimming meet.
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Dear Bob,
Loved the picture. We enjoyed ourselves too. I hope Brian did well in
the state swimming meet
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All good here Bob. No pp equipment needed. I look forward to Monday.
K
*Kevin McAllister
After an early afternoon appointment at the VA Hospital in Northport, I
decided to stop at the Calverton Grasslands on the way home. While there, I
had 2 dark morph Rough-legs, plus a very probable 3rd bird, and 1 of the
resident Red-tail Hawks. "Lonesome George", the moniker given to the single
After an early afternoon appointment at the VA Hospital in Northport, I
decided to stop at the Calverton Grasslands on the way home. While there, I
had 2 dark morph Rough-legs, plus a very probable 3rd bird, and 1 of the
resident Red-tail Hawks. Lonesome George, the moniker given to the single
Today, from 1715 to 1745, I observed the long staying Pink-footed Goose, as
it fed, along with 11 Canada Geese, on the e/s of Doctor's Path, between
Sound Ave & Reeves Ave, Riverhead. The birds, when first seen were only ~
100' from the road, but upon my stopping, and getting my camera out,
Today, from 1715 to 1745, I observed the long staying Pink-footed Goose, as
it fed, along with 11 Canada Geese, on the e/s of Doctor's Path, between
Sound Ave Reeves Ave, Riverhead. The birds, when first seen were only ~
100' from the road, but upon my stopping, and getting my camera out,
After lunch with another couple at J & R's in Calverton on Tuesday, I drove
through the "Grasslands" to primarily (HO HO) acquaint our visitors with
this huge track of land, and secondly (HO HO) to check for raptors while we
were there, with none being seen !
Returning toward home on River Rd.,
After lunch with another couple at J R's in Calverton on Tuesday, I drove
through the Grasslands to primarily (HO HO) acquaint our visitors with
this huge track of land, and secondly (HO HO) to check for raptors while we
were there, with none being seen !
Returning toward home on River Rd., just
After trying 3 X for the Rough-legged Hawk seen locally in the the Roanoke
area of Riverhead by 2 local birders, and not connecting, I decided to try
for at least one of the Ocean Pkwy/Jones Beach birds today. This trip
became moot while driving through Calverton, en-route to the LIE, when a
After trying 3 X for the Rough-legged Hawk seen locally in the the Roanoke
area of Riverhead by 2 local birders, and not connecting, I decided to try
for at least one of the Ocean Pkwy/Jones Beach birds today. This trip
became moot while driving through Calverton, en-route to the LIE, when a
I was able to spend ~ 4 hours in the field today (1100-1500), starting at
Merritt's Pond, in Riverhead, before going down to Dune Rd., from the
Jessup Ave Bridge, Westhampton to the Shinnicock Inlet, Hampton Bays.
There were no "special" waterfowl (at least, that I could find) on the
pond, but I
I was able to spend ~ 4 hours in the field today (1100-1500), starting at
Merritt's Pond, in Riverhead, before going down to Dune Rd., from the
Jessup Ave Bridge, Westhampton to the Shinnicock Inlet, Hampton Bays.
There were no special waterfowl (at least, that I could find) on the
pond, but I
Broke free for an hour this afternoon, to look for the immature N.Goshawk
that has been seen lately, in the "Roanoke area" of Riverhead, ie, Reeves
Ave, e/o Roanoke Ave. I didn't find it, but found another adult, male
N.Harrier for the 2nd day running ! There were several flocks of Canada
Geese,
Broke free for an hour this afternoon, to look for the immature N.Goshawk
that has been seen lately, in the Roanoke area of Riverhead, ie, Reeves
Ave, e/o Roanoke Ave. I didn't find it, but found another adult, male
N.Harrier for the 2nd day running ! There were several flocks of Canada
Geese,
Today, while we were heading west on the LIE, an adult, male (Gray Ghost)
was going in the same direction, as it hunted over a farm field on the w/s
Wading River Rd., s/o LIE, in Manorville (I don't remember ever seeing this
specie near this location before). It was ~ 2:30 PM, and we were en-route
Today, while we were heading west on the LIE, an adult, male (Gray Ghost)
was going in the same direction, as it hunted over a farm field on the w/s
Wading River Rd., s/o LIE, in Manorville (I don't remember ever seeing this
specie near this location before). It was ~ 2:30 PM, and we were en-route
The 1st N.Harrier I came upon today (3 in total, all, first seen on the
ground) was a brown individual on Hulse Landing Rd., Wading River. It
seemed to be just resting, with no evidence laying around, that it had just
fed (see below). In a weedy area of the same field, a flock of ~ 50 Horned
Larks
The 1st N.Harrier I came upon today (3 in total, all, first seen on the
ground) was a brown individual on Hulse Landing Rd., Wading River. It
seemed to be just resting, with no evidence laying around, that it had just
fed (see below). In a weedy area of the same field, a flock of ~ 50 Horned
Larks
As I started out for Dune Rd. (Quogue to H. Bays) a Turkey Vulture flew
over before I even left our Condo area - this caused expectations to rise
above final results !
Dune Rd. was not an easy drive this afternoon, due to flooding, as well as
high snow ruts, which should be navigated by a
As I started out for Dune Rd. (Quogue to H. Bays) a Turkey Vulture flew
over before I even left our Condo area - this caused expectations to rise
above final results !
Dune Rd. was not an easy drive this afternoon, due to flooding, as well as
high snow ruts, which should be navigated by a
Late start on Sunday had me leaving the house at 1500, and upon arriving at
the n/s Northville Tpke, between Doctor's Path & Rt. 105, Riverhead ~ 1510,
I found Rich Gostic scoping a large, spread-out flock of Canadas - it was
nice to match a name with a face ! He hadn't found anything unusual up
Late start on Sunday had me leaving the house at 1500, and upon arriving at
the n/s Northville Tpke, between Doctor's Path Rt. 105, Riverhead ~ 1510,
I found Rich Gostic scoping a large, spread-out flock of Canadas - it was
nice to match a name with a face ! He hadn't found anything unusual up to
Today, between 1000 & 1130, I found ~ 2,150 Canada geese at Merritt's Pond
in Riverhead. During that time there were singles of the following geese:
Cackling; Pink-footed; G.White-fronted and Snow (Blue morph). Also seen,
were single, drake Pintail & Hooded Merganser, as well as m M ! I kept
This afternoon from ~ 3 to 4 PM, a changing group of ~ 9
birders/photographers were treated to the antics of a very active flock of
40-50 redpolls. Feeding, much of the time out of sight in the swale, while
at times up on bushes & fragmities on both sides of Dune Rd., from Tiana
Beach, east to the
40-50 at Tiana Beach area both sides of Dune Rd .
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This afternoon from ~ 3 to 4 PM, a changing group of ~ 9
birders/photographers were treated to the antics of a very active flock of
40-50 redpolls. Feeding, much of the time out of sight in the swale, while
at times up on bushes fragmities on both sides of Dune Rd., from Tiana
Beach, east to the
Congrats to all of the "birding McBriens" !
On Sun, Jan 18, 2015 at 9:44 AM, wrote:
> Yesterday, my dad and I spent time catching up with most of the rarities
> that have been present in SW Suffolk and southern Nassau counties.
>
> Early in the morning, we had the *Barnacle*, *Greater
Congrats to all of the birding McBriens !
On Sun, Jan 18, 2015 at 9:44 AM, mcb...@verizon.net wrote:
Yesterday, my dad and I spent time catching up with most of the rarities
that have been present in SW Suffolk and southern Nassau counties.
Early in the morning, we had the *Barnacle*,
Having only a short time to bird on Thursday, between 1535 & 1625 I drove
the "loop" from Doctor's Path, north to Sound Ave, east to Rt. 105, south
to Northville Tpke., and then back to D.P. The 1st flock of ~ 1,450 birds
was found on the w/s of Rt. 105, between S.A. & N.T., while the 2nd
(approx.
Having only a short time to bird on Thursday, between 1535 1625 I drove
the loop from Doctor's Path, north to Sound Ave, east to Rt. 105, south
to Northville Tpke., and then back to D.P. The 1st flock of ~ 1,450 birds
was found on the w/s of Rt. 105, between S.A. N.T., while the 2nd
(approx. the
Spent a little time birding on Dune Rd.this afternoon, between the Ponqouge
Bridge, H.Bays and the Post La. Bridge, Quogue, along with the necessary
detour east to the Shinnicock Inlet. A most enjoyable couple of hours
without much wind, a lot of sunshine...and a King Eider
The birding started
Spent a little time birding on Dune Rd.this afternoon, between the Ponqouge
Bridge, H.Bays and the Post La. Bridge, Quogue, along with the necessary
detour east to the Shinnicock Inlet. A most enjoyable couple of hours
without much wind, a lot of sunshine...and a King Eider
The birding started
Arriving a tad late (1010) at mostly frozen over Merritt's Pond in
Riverhead, a sizable flock of Canada Geese were still in evidence, although
I'm fairly sure that some of the roosting flock must have left earlier.
There were 3 notable geese, 2 hybrids and the bird referred to on the
subject line
Arriving a tad late (1010) at mostly frozen over Merritt's Pond in
Riverhead, a sizable flock of Canada Geese were still in evidence, although
I'm fairly sure that some of the roosting flock must have left earlier.
There were 3 notable geese, 2 hybrids and the bird referred to on the
subject line
Area* - Field on left side of entrance road off of Rt. 25, about 2/3 of way
to the 1st Riverhead Building Supply building.
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Someone in the past (probably Gil Raynor) told me in this type of habitat
to keep your binoculars on a hunting Marsh Hawk (it's name back then...aka
N.Harrier) because you never know what it will "put up"...today it was my
FOS Short-eared Owl ! Although a pair these have been reported recently in
Area* - Field on left side of entrance road off of Rt. 25, about 2/3 of way
to the 1st Riverhead Building Supply building.
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Hoping to catch up with some of the recent "specials" seen in the Riverhead
area, I spent ~ 3 hours touring the sod farms, and other agricultural
fields. I did find 2 moderately sized Canada flocks, with only 1 Snow Goose
to show for it...but I'm not complaining...with it being my FOS, which
Hoping to catch up with some of the recent specials seen in the Riverhead
area, I spent ~ 3 hours touring the sod farms, and other agricultural
fields. I did find 2 moderately sized Canada flocks, with only 1 Snow Goose
to show for it...but I'm not complaining...with it being my FOS, which
speaks
*
For whatever reason I didn't include day in date for Cassin's Kingbird,
while transposing field note to "Birding Bible".
Cheers,
Bob
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It has been 35 years, 4 months, and (?)* days, while visiting my
brother-in-law in Flagstaff, Arizona, since seeing my first, and until
today, only Cassin's Kingbird ! Having missed the fast-moving, first of
specie for NYS (10/13/07,Camp Hero, Montauk Point, Andy Baldelli), coupled
with my missing
It has been 35 years, 4 months, and (?)* days, while visiting my
brother-in-law in Flagstaff, Arizona, since seeing my first, and until
today, only Cassin's Kingbird ! Having missed the fast-moving, first of
specie for NYS (10/13/07,Camp Hero, Montauk Point, Andy Baldelli), coupled
with my missing
*
For whatever reason I didn't include day in date for Cassin's Kingbird,
while transposing field note to Birding Bible.
Cheers,
Bob
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I neglected to include the sighting of an adult Peregrine Falcon feeding on
what seem to be large prey on the upper ledge (e/s) of the Jones Beach
Tower. I had seen the bird fly in, without anything in it's talons. I
couldn't make out the ID of the prey from the ground, but a closer look of
the
Today's full day of birding (the first for me in quite awhile) started with
much promise, but came up a bit short.
While being part of a large group of "unhappy campers" looking for the
Cassin's Kingbird seen yesterday at Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, I did
get to see single Cooper's &
I neglected to include the sighting of an adult Peregrine Falcon feeding on
what seem to be large prey on the upper ledge (e/s) of the Jones Beach
Tower. I had seen the bird fly in, without anything in it's talons. I
couldn't make out the ID of the prey from the ground, but a closer look of
the
After spending the morning helping out at the joint QWR/ELIAS Annual Seed
Sale, I decided to spend part of this beautiful afternoon looking for the
beautiful drake Harlequin Duck which had been reported previously from
Orient Point.
Passing through the Northville part of Riverhead, I had 4 Turkey
After spending the morning helping out at the joint QWR/ELIAS Annual Seed
Sale, I decided to spend part of this beautiful afternoon looking for the
beautiful drake Harlequin Duck which had been reported previously from
Orient Point.
Passing through the Northville part of Riverhead, I had 4 Turkey
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