Monthly Archives: April 2014

While this was not a typical set up of storm patterns that give us good fallouts, the system did provide some good birds. I birded most of the major lakes and reservoirs this morning and was pleased with what I … Continue reading →

After a lackluster first week back, the last 24 hrs at the Bashakill has picked up considerably. Yesterday and today I had many First of Season (FOS) species and even though it remains cold and windy, migration seems to have … Continue reading →

Lance Verderame and I were discussing the Willow Ptarmigan. He had mentioned he had seen a photo that showed the birds comb. I said that I didn’t see the comb nor see any photos that showed it. Today I decided … Continue reading →

Yesterday, 4/26/14, The Bashakill Area Association held its annual “Spring Clean Up” and picnic. It was once again a great success, with a tremendous amount of trash being removed from the Bashakill. Many participants joined in the clean up, giving … Continue reading →

Today, Scott Baldinger and I had a commitment to the Bashakill Area Association for the annual clean up and picnic. As soon as we were done, we headed north at 1pm to Point Peninsula New York to try for the … Continue reading →

Go to the heading in the index for Western Caribbean Cruise to read about my latest adventure!

This morning I met Scott Baldinger at Haven Road. Scott had text me that there was a Bonaparte’s Gull there. As we viewed the bird and then were scanning the ducks, another Bonie came in. This bird was in nearly … Continue reading →

This morning I birded the Bashakill with Wilma Amthor and Gef. Waterfowl numbers continue to decrease, with the lowest number of birds seen this morning of the last few weeks. A tremendous number of swallows were feeding off Haven Road … Continue reading →

I returned to the Bashakill this afternoon to see if anything good would come in on the intense southwest winds. I was on Haven Road scanning the marsh when I received a call from Curt McDermott. Usually when I get … Continue reading →

Much of the waterfowl at the Bashakill seems to have moved on with the exception of Ring-necked Ducks. There were still over 250 present. Everything else was in reduced numbers. Only 5 Horned Grebe were seen by me. Passerines however … Continue reading →