[nysbirds-l] Smithtown Count results, Suffolk County, Long Island

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

[nysbirds-l] Smithtown Count Results (Suffolk County, Long Island)

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

[nysbirds-l] Smithtown Count Results, Suffolk County, Long Island

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

[nysbirds-l] Smithtown Count Results, Suffolk County, Long Island

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