Monthly Archives: April 2020

Today things picked up considerably!  I started at the Pine Boat Launch where I found my second Eastern Kingbird of the year.  Birds were pretty typical and I repeated what I’ve been seeing there. It was notable that the only … Continue reading →

Another good day at the Bashakill today. I birded all the usual hot spots and there was some evidence that more birds had come in. As I started into the road to the Pine Boat Launch I heard, then saw … Continue reading →

There was little movement overnight, but it was a very active day non the less. Upon arriving on Haven Road at 8 am, I immediately spotted an immature Bonaparte’s Gull feeding in the marsh. This very cooperative bird remained throughout … Continue reading →

I was in no rush to get out this morning. It was raining and cold. I had no real expectations of anything happening with such poor migration conditions. I got a call from Lance Verderame that he had found a … Continue reading →

Things have been slow to progress this past week due to the continuing northwest winds which have been extreme much of the time. That said, some things have been happening. On most days you can see Great Blue Herons and … Continue reading →

This morning I spent some time birding in Orange County for a change. I heard from Joyce Depew that she was once again seeing the YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON on VanBurenville Road. I headed right down and was pleased to get to … Continue reading →

In spite of the erratic weather of recent, birds are still on the move. Another small influx of warblers took place and Ruby-crowned Kinglets really increased as well. On Sunday, I had my first Green Heron at the Bashakill as … Continue reading →

I headed to the Bashakill this morning hoping for some movement with the changing wind directions overnight. (WSW) It became apparent pretty quickly that some movement had occurred.  As I entered the Pine Boat Launch Road, I spotted many Ruby-crowned … Continue reading →

We had about three and a half inches of snow overnight in the county. This put down migrating birds at most of the water locations around the county. It also put down some snipe. I started at Apollo Plaza this … Continue reading →

With little happening here in Sullivan County, I decided to throw myself into the Breeding Bird Atlas. My main goal today was to update the status of American Kestrels in part of the county. While censusing the Kestrels, I provide … Continue reading →