Queens also had our count today in the balmy weather and managed 122 species, 2 off our all-time high. More importantly, we smashed our participation record, with 54 or so participants.
Highlights included Bald Eagle, Wilson's Warbler, 3 Eastern Phoebe, 3 Pine Warbler, Orange-crowned Warbler, Vesper Sparrow, Marsh Wren, Rough-legged Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Eastern Screech-Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and 2 Snowy Owl. Big misses included Ring-necked Pheasant, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Purple Finch (where did they all go?), and American Pipit. Thanks to all who participated. Good Birding, Corey Finger -- 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/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
