Monthly Archives: March 2020

  I was fortunate enough to be invited to a private residence in Westchester to view a DICKCISSEL that has been coming there the last several days. Due to the circumstances of socially isolating due to the virus and the … Continue reading →

At this time of year we can expect that things will change on a daily basis. Some days its more evident than others. The last few days have been quite productive. This morning I had my FOS BROWN THRASHER along … Continue reading →

This morning I started out at the Pine Boat Launch. I immediately spotted some interesting ducks. A pair of American Wigeon right in front of the launch had me thinking of the Eurasian Wigeon. Not to be. Just the pair. … Continue reading →

Things have been about the same the last several days. Most of the birds that have been being seen continue. Horned and Pied-billed Grebe are still in a number of locations. The only new birds I’ve had in the last … Continue reading →

  The Eurasian Wigeon continued this morning and early afternoon directly off the Main Boat Launch, but nearly all the way to the other side of the kill. It gave good scope views, though photos continue to be tough. I … Continue reading →

Another good day around the county today. Most of the ducks and grebe that have been seen continued. The White-winged Scoter was gone. It was a productive morning, but the big surprise for me was relocating the EURASIAN WIGEON! It … Continue reading →

This morning I headed out to check the water around the county. It would prove to be a very productive day for ducks. I birded Yankee Lake, Kiamesha Lake, Swan Lake and the Bashakill WMA. Bufflehead, Common Mergansers and Ring-necked … Continue reading →

  Yesterday evening, Bruce Nott found an adult Sandhill Crane in the Rt. 207 Marsh. This morning he relocated the bird. He spread the word and Bill Fiero and I were able to get to see it!  Thanks Bruce! As … Continue reading →

This morning I was hoping to find the Eurasian Wigeon at the Bashakill. No one reported it yesterday and I was hoping it was still around. I wasn’t able to find any wigeon at all this morning. There were some … Continue reading →

This morning I traveled around the county (by myself) checking all the hot spots for incoming waterfowl. Conditions looked good overnight for a decent influx and thats exactly what happened. My first stop was at Kiamesha Lake. There I had … Continue reading →