There was an incredible report of a Grey Breasted Martin for a few days in a neighborhood bordering a marsh in Staten Island - I didn't think I would have a chance to see it - although not a "pretty" bird it was the first time one has ever been recorded in the USA. Luck was on my side since my daughter and wife were going to a trip to Florida and my son was staying at his friends house - I dropped my wife at the airport/ LaGuardia and looked at the Waze App which said I was 30 minutes away from this lifer - yeah, I went. At first I met some other nice birders who pointed it out flying above in the sky - I "saw" it but not great, but luck struck again when it landed on some telephone wires and I got some nice looks and decent photos. First lifer for 2025!
"I'm sharing my photos and stories of my bird watching adventures on Long Island. I also feature my sightings from around the USA and other countries when I travel. I hope you enjoy them." - Rob (from Massapequa)
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