Monthly Archives: February 2023

This morning when I arrived at the Bashakill I once again could see there had been movement overnight. I had about 8 Bufflehead at the Pine Boat Launch as well as 7 Hooded Mergansers. Both of those species were in … Continue reading →

Following last night’s snow/ice storm, I headed to the Bashakill once I had cleared things up here. I started at the Pine Boat Launch, worked my way to Haven Road and eventually to the Main Boat Launch. It was immediately … Continue reading →

This morning was one of those mornings (like last Saturday) that I just really enjoyed my time out. The Bashakill was jumping with lots of new waterfowl having arrived. Highlights of the waterfowl included 110 Ring-necked Ducks, 5 Northern Pintail, … Continue reading →

This morning dawned with a temp of 17 degrees, and it was extremely windy to boot. I didn’t get out until 9:30 am hoping to avoid some of the harsh conditions. It worked like a charm. By the time I … Continue reading →

After sticking close to the Bashakill the last several days, I decided to head up county this morning to see what birds I might add for the second half of the month. My first stop was at Woodbourne Gravel where … Continue reading →

Yesterday really ended up being a great day for all of us participating in the Feathered Frenzy! Everyone had a great time and all teams contributed species that were unique to their team. There was a total of 63 species … Continue reading →

I’m just reporting preliminary results of today’s race. My team which consisted of myself, Bruce Nott and Scott Graber tallied a total of 53 species today. We had a lot of fun and some great birds to boot! Highlights of … Continue reading →

This weekend the 20th anniversary “Feathered Frenzy” will take place in Sullivan County. This contest is designed to see who can find the most bird species in the county on February 11th. Teams must consist of at least two people, … Continue reading →

A while back I began checking the Woodbourne Gravel Quarry for gulls. This is a known resting location for these birds for many years. The birds here feed at the compost pile at the Woodbourne Prison and then come to … Continue reading →

January was relatively quiet here in the county but there have been some good birds to be seen. The Evening Grosbeak show continues in Neversink Township. It may take some patience, but eventually good numbers can be seen on both … Continue reading →