Monthly Archives: February 2018

The Bashakill was the scene of extensive migration once again today.  Karen Miller and I spent the morning combing the area for new arrivals.  As we checked out the waterfowl on the water, the real show was in the sky … Continue reading →

The past week has been pretty incredible for the end of February.  We had many records set during a period that is often nearly devoid of birds here in Sullivan County.  Today, things moderated a bit more.  Northern Pintails that … Continue reading →

I was having dinner this evening when I got a call from a neighbor across the lake.  He informed me that there were 23 Tundra Swans on his lake front!  His wife informed him they had arrived around 3 pm … Continue reading →

Thirty seven Tundra Swans above were a new record number for Sullivan Co. I started out at the Pine Boat Launch again this morning.  Northern Pintail(24), American Wigeon (34) and Gadwall (10) were all seen. Ring-necked Ducks numbered about (60) … Continue reading →

There was very little change at the Bashakill today, meaning high numbers of waterfowl continue.  The one species that had a significant increase was Ring-necked Duck.  I had 166 individuals today, my highest count so far.  New for the Bashakill … Continue reading →

The numbers of waterfowl at the Bashakill this morning had increased considerably.  All the species were seen again today (no Cackling Goose) and had in some cases doubled in number.  From the Pine Boat Launch Tower, I counted 145 NORTHERN … Continue reading →

Cackling Goose is second from left of lower birds. This morning I headed to the Bashakill hoping for a repeat of the last several days.  Not only had it repeated, the activity had increased considerably.  This is a great showing … Continue reading →

It was a productive, though rainy cold morning at the Bashakill.  Waterfowl had arrived overnight, and more birds continued to show up through the morning.  I birded in two shifts this morning, heading elsewhere for a couple of hours in … Continue reading →

Though not a great shot, the CACKLING GOOSE can be seen in the upper left with a Canada Goose on the right. The Bashakill has really opened up over the last several days, bringing in an abundance of waterfowl.  Most … Continue reading →

This morning I birded the Bashakill on what turned out to be a beautiful morning.  I started at the Pine Boat Launch (4 wheel drive only) and hiked around the entire trail. It was balmy, in the mid fifties, and … Continue reading →