The 96th Smithtown Count (Suffolk County, Long Island) was held on Sunday,
December 27 amid clear, calm, cool conditions with daytime temperatures in the
upper 30's. Seven parties and 26 participants tallied 110 species and 20,379
individuals. This exceeds our 10 year average of 104 species. T
The Smithtown Count in Suffolk County on Long Island was held on
Thursday, December 27 amid bright sunshine, light breezes, and
temperatures topping out in the low 40’s. Unfortunately, the pleasant
conditions did not encourage the birds to come out and greet us as we
recorded 98 species which
The Smithtown Count was held yesterday (Sunday 12/27) and we tallied 100
species. Early efforts were hampered by a dense morning fog that slowly gave
way to cloudy conditions and intermittent showers. It was also yet another day
of record setting temperatures topping out at 64 degrees.Highligh
The Smithtown Count was held on Friday, December 27 and we tallied 105
species.
The highlights included:
1 Eurasian Widgeon
149 Common Mergansers
1 Red-necked Grebe
21 Northern Gannet
1 Merlin
1 Peregrine Falcon
14 Wild Turkey
2 Clapper Rail
3 Greater Yellowlegs
9 Purple Sandpipers
The Smithtown Count was held on Friday, December 27 and we tallied 105
species.
The highlights included:
1 Eurasian Widgeon
149 Common Mergansers
1 Red-necked Grebe
21 Northern Gannet
1 Merlin
1 Peregrine Falcon
14 Wild Turkey
2 Clapper Rail
3 Greater Yellowlegs
9 Purple Sandpipers
