I met Snouty at the preserve since it was nice and sunny - we tried looking in the "Connecticut Warbler spot" but had no luck - 2 groups of people with unleashed dogs didn't help. Before he arrived, I saw an oriole and a thrush with spots on it's chest/ belly - presumably a Swainson's Thrush? The rest of the time we saw Cedar Waxwings, Robins and Red Eye Vireos feeding on the berries at "the fruiting tree".
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Massapequa Preserve
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Massapequa Preserve
I went to the preserve in the morning for a little while - it has been a year since 2 Connecticut Warblers (possibly 3) were seen at the preserve. I did a decent search of the area but no luck. (north side of the Pittsburgh Ave Pond. I did see a group of around 7 or 8 Green Winged Teals that seemed skittish but the highlight was a Philly Vireo by the Pittusburgh Ave entrance near the "fruiting tree". Later on at home, I saw a group of 5 ravens - this is the second time I saw them recently. There's a larger one that flys off on it's own while the other 4 go there way.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Massapequa/ Home
I saw 4 Ravens flying by my house moving towards the preserve - later on, I saw a single Raven. I also saw a Red Tailed Hawk soaring overhead and what I presume was a Cooper's Hawk.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Massapequa/ home
For the last 2 days, there has been a Common Yellowthroat in my crape myrtles feeding on the yellowjacks/ other bugs that are attracted to the flowers.
Massapequa Preserve
I went to the preserve before work - highlight was a Veery that was in the "shrubs" next to the Pittsburgh Place pond. They're weren't the Veery song that they're known for - it was more of a bunch of toots and tweets - similar to what I imagine they sound like when they migrate at night.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Massapequa Preserve
Great day at the preserve!!! saw Redstarts, Black and White Warblers, 1 Yellow Warbler, Cedar Waxwings, Blackburnian, Cape May (was "dull" but saw the stripes on it's body, Nashville, Blue Headed Vireo, Pewee and 2 Wood Ducks.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
home/ Massapequa
After the preserve, I was feeling a little unsatisfied, so I spent some time on the patio in my yard - I was delighted to see at least 3 Hummingbirds flyover as well as a Baltimore Oriole that was in my neighbor's and my tree.