Sunday, March 5, 2023

Jones Beach Field 10, Avon Pond, Amityville

 There was a report of Great Comorants the day before at Jones Beach Field 10 - I saw some comorants in the distance but had to assume they were Double Crested. (the Great Comorant report was never confirmed)  I did see some cooperative Ruddy Turnstones and saw my FOY Red Throated Loon that I wanted for my year list.

I went to Avon Pond later hoping to see American Wigeons for my year list - no luck, but did see Redheads and a surprise Snow Goose.








Saturday, March 4, 2023

Brooklyn: Western Meadowlark, Swainson's Hawk

 There were reports of a continuing Western Meadowlark at Bush Terminal Park and a Swainson's Hawk nearby down the street at a recycling station.  Odd locations for both birds.  I got to see both, but not really well.  The Meadowlark flew by, landed in a tree backlit by the sun before disappearing into a off limits lot.  The Swainson's Hawk was under the awning of the recycling plant.  I normally don't like driving to Brooklyn, but had to get these lifers  - everyone else did.  Later on, I stopped by Mill Pond to find American Wigeons for my year list.  I didn't see any but saw the continuing (adult) Common Gallinule.