Birders: Just in time for the big day on Pack, a friend forwarded an email, from which I excerpted: “………………during the 3 hours I was there a pair of hawks repeatedly flew over. They clearly seemed like they were working together. My hawk ID skills are still minimal so I’m forwarding a few photos to you for […]
Continue Reading →broad-winged hawk prediction
Looks like Saturday through Monday are the days to be on Pack. A front is coming through Sunday to be followed Monday by high pressure northeasterlies. An outside bet on Monday being big.
Continue Reading →hard labor day to find birds on Star Island
16 folks visited Star Island on Labor Day, and the birds made hard work of it. The species tally was reasonable, but I cant honestly say it was a good day of birding because the little buggers were excruciatingly furtive. I have no doubt we missed more birds than usual. Temps in the late 70’s, […]
Continue Reading →ABA response to Hurricane Earl
The American Birding Association has embarked upon a new birding initiative called the Earl Warning System. This is in response to reports of widespread depression amongst east coast birders following the dismal disappointment of Hurricane Earl.
Continue Reading →Cold Front shorebirding – Buff-breasted Sandpiper
A cold front pushed through last night as part of a low pressure system (Earl). I checked out Canterbury Sod Farms this am and was not too surprised to find a buffie. The American Golden Plover of a week ago was still there, with 50 killdeer. A buffie showed up last year in the same […]
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