Monthly Archives: July 2020

I started a bit late this morning after taking care of some business. I went to the Apollo hoping for some shorebirds resulting from last nights west-northwest winds and some decent rainfall. It didn’t happen. Once again, the Apollo was … Continue reading →

As you may have noticed, the summer doldrums have a tight grip on the area. There has been little to report, hence my silence on the blog. On Sunday, I kayaked Morningside Park for the first time this season. It … Continue reading →

I enjoyed yesterday morning so much that I decided to return to the Bashakill this morning to see if I could find more gallinules and see what else interesting might turn up. Today was the experience that I was actually … Continue reading →

Its been hot and the last several outings I’ve had less success with the Breeding Bird Atlasing. That said, just as I thought it was winding down, I had a productive day today. I started out at the south end … Continue reading →

For me at least, atlasing for the year is winding down. I’ve worked 32 blocks this year, seven of them my priority blocks. I’ve managed to confirm 78 species to date so far. That said, there are still many species … Continue reading →

Upon seeing Shai Mitra and Pat Lindsey’s great report from Cupsogue yesterday, I had to head out today to see what I could find. It was a beautiful morning with a cool breeze out of the north. I arrived at … Continue reading →

This weekend up to nine Brown Pelicans had been reported off of Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach on Staten Island. This was a good number and more interesting was the fact the birds remained much of the day Saturday. … Continue reading →

I birded around the county today, hoping for something good to have come from the tropical storm, nothing did here. It was really quiet everywhere I went. The only spot I really did enjoy was the Apollo Plaza. Today the … Continue reading →

This morning I had my FOS fall migrants at the Apollo Plaza. As soon as I pulled in I noticed an increase in the number of Killdeer, 17. As I searched the wet areas, first I came upon a FOS … Continue reading →

Life seemed to dictate this week that I would not be able to go to Rhode Island to partake in the amazing influx of Mega Rarity Eurasian shorebirds that they have been experiencing the last two weeks. When I got … Continue reading →