This morning I visited Hecksher State Park in search of Crossbills. I'd never seen these two species before, but figured now was the best time to do so. After running into Derek Rogers who gave me some rudimentary advise (head east and listen for birds), I found a mixed flock of Red Crossbills and White-winged Crossbills, featuring both sexes actively feeding. I was with them for about 20 minutes before leaving to return to my car for something. When I came back again, Derek informed me that a flock of White-winged just took off and I was unable to re-find either species.
For some photos of these birds, check out my blog post here: http://birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com/2012/11/crossbills.html -- - Luke Ormand, East Patchogue www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com www.wildlongisland.blogspot.com -- 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/ --
