Connecticut Warbler, World Trade Center Memorial, NYC

 There was a report on Sept 18th of a Connecticut Warbler at the World Trade Center Memorial site.  Many of the photos posted on ebird and Twitter (Manhattan Bird Alert) showed the bird out in the open.  I was working in the city on Sept 19th and the bird was seen again.  I went with my coworker after work and we saw the bird after a short wait.  It would stay mostly in one clump of Boston Ivy and popped up into a nearby tree.  It remained hidden most of the time but occasionally came out to forage.  I didn't have my bins or camera so I didn't get to clearly seen the eyering but was close enough that I was able to get a few iphone shots and a quick video.  Connecticut Warbler was my "nemesis bird" for a long time.  I had made some quick trips in the past when it was reported but dipped each time - sometimes within 20 minutes of it being reported. (example HLSP, Bethpage Power line)  but finally saw it in NYC.

Roseate Spoonbill, Hewlitt Harbor - no

 There was a continuing Roseate Spoonbill at Hewlitt in a pond in a residential area for a long time.  I tried several times to see it but always have missed it.

Massapequa Preserve

 Went to preserve in the morning before work - saw Chestut Sided Warbler, Prairie Warbler, Red Eye Vireo, female Redstarts, Black and White Warbler and heard a Raven.

Acadian Flycatcher, Forest City Park, Wantagh - no

 There was a report of an Acadian Flycatcher at Forest City Park earlier in the day, but when I went I did not refind it.

Gardiner County Park

 Saw 2 Green Herons in the pond at dusk across from Gardiner County Park.

Little Blue Heron, Wantagh Park

I didn't expect to see one, but saw a Little Blue Heron "fishing" where the canal opens up into the bay.  Was right out in the open.

 

 

 

 

Home, Massapequa

 Saw 3 Mute Swans fly over by my house.