After that nice Saturday morning yesterday, I had some free time on Sunday too. I decided to head north toward Sussex County. First up was an open field at the corner of Blair Road & Route 23, just south of the Wallkill NWR. Here I had Bank, Barn, and Rough-Winged Swallows all giving nice repeated views as they fed in the early morning. Later I went toward High Point and birded some fields and enjoyed some nice grassland birds of Field Sparrow, Willow Fly, Bunting etc.
Once at High Point, I took Ridge Road and had some goodies including Willow Fly. Where it rejoins Sawmill, at the Flatbrook bridge, I had Least Fly and Phoebe. Then at the corner of Sawmill & Deckertown Pike, I was able to get Alder Fly.
Heading south, I stopped at Van Ness Road I heard both YB & BB Cuckoos, but only saw the YB. Here was two calling Alder Flys, plus Blue-Winged , Prairie, and Hooded warblers.
Anyway theres lots of other breeders which I did not list here. I just wanted to cover the highlights for me. You might enjoy these birds, plus whatever else you wish to see on territory or missed in migration.
I'm off to Colorado on Saturday and I hope to have a nice report for you to read when I return.
Monday, June 16, 2008
June 14 - Sterling Forest
With a desire to see the ever rarer Golden-Winged Warbler, this morning I made a visit to Sterling Forest in Tuxedo Park, NY.
Sunday, June 01, 2008
June 1 - Sandy Hook
This morning I headed south to Sandy Hook to get a view of a Western Grebe which has been reported. Fortunately, the bird was where it had initially been located which is in Spermacetti Cove. The bird was not too far out, and the scope views were very nice.
Alder Fly was heard at two spots, and at the Salt Ponds we had Semipalmated Sandpipers, as well as, Semipalmated Plovers. Greater Yellowlegs, Spotted Sandpiper, both Green And Black-Crowned Night-Herons were seen.
A perched Common Nighthawk provided detailed views of this nightjar.
Later a return trip to the cove gave me another look at the Grebe - and I found 5 Red Knots feeding out on the sandbar amongst the expected Common, and Least Terns, Oystercatchers Black-Bellied Plovers, etc.
credit: www.dcwild.com
Alder Fly was heard at two spots, and at the Salt Ponds we had Semipalmated Sandpipers, as well as, Semipalmated Plovers. Greater Yellowlegs, Spotted Sandpiper, both Green And Black-Crowned Night-Herons were seen.
A perched Common Nighthawk provided detailed views of this nightjar.
Later a return trip to the cove gave me another look at the Grebe - and I found 5 Red Knots feeding out on the sandbar amongst the expected Common, and Least Terns, Oystercatchers Black-Bellied Plovers, etc.
credit: www.dcwild.com
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
May 26 - Doodletown, New York
Having sated myself on Garret Mountain with a baker's-dozen in visits this spring, I decided to start the holiday with a trip for the beautiful Cerulean Warbler, which breeds at this spot along the Hudson River, just south of Bear Mountain Bridge.
I was not disappointed, but first on the walk up I found a lovely Mourning Warbler after hearing it's song. This was the first time I had seen this species within NY State.
Also on the walk up to the Ceruleans, I had Yellow-Billed Cuckoo, Pewee, and Phoebe. A Yellow-Throated Vireo was spotted, and a few Baltimore Orioles were seen along with some Indigo Buntings. Later, a Least Flycatcher was tracked down, as was Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher.
Hooded Warblers,Blue-Winged Warblers and Redstarts were omnipresent, and I heard Worm-Eating and BT Blue as well. Parula was seen as was Yellow Warbler and B & W.
Up near the old Herbert Cemetary, as well as, in the Tree Nursery, the Cerulean warblers put on quite a show. Some were in the sun preening, others were high in the tall Sycamores, one was in a leafless tree offering great views, and others were against the green background of leaves which offered a great contrast to the azure hues of this specialty warbler.
I was not disappointed, but first on the walk up I found a lovely Mourning Warbler after hearing it's song. This was the first time I had seen this species within NY State.
Also on the walk up to the Ceruleans, I had Yellow-Billed Cuckoo, Pewee, and Phoebe. A Yellow-Throated Vireo was spotted, and a few Baltimore Orioles were seen along with some Indigo Buntings. Later, a Least Flycatcher was tracked down, as was Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher.
Hooded Warblers,Blue-Winged Warblers and Redstarts were omnipresent, and I heard Worm-Eating and BT Blue as well. Parula was seen as was Yellow Warbler and B & W.
Up near the old Herbert Cemetary, as well as, in the Tree Nursery, the Cerulean warblers put on quite a show. Some were in the sun preening, others were high in the tall Sycamores, one was in a leafless tree offering great views, and others were against the green background of leaves which offered a great contrast to the azure hues of this specialty warbler.
May 25 - Garret Mountain
Spending a longer day here today, and with some good friends, yielded quite a day. Diversity was up and it began with a Green Heron making a return to the pond side. Flycatchers of Swift, Pewee, Least Fly, Phoebe, Great-Crested, and Eastern Kingbird were highlights as well. But the flycatcher of the day was the Yellow-Bellied.
Thrushes of Veery, Gray-Cheeked, Swainson's, Wood, and Robin were seen once again.
On the warbler list we had: Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-Sided, Magnolia, a late Cape May, BT Blue, Yellow-Rumped, BT Green, Blackburnian, Pine, Blackpoll, B & W, Redstart, Ovenbird, N. Waterthrush, Yellowthroat, crushing looks at Mourning, Bay-Breasted, Wilson's, and Canada for 20 species. Absolutely incredible for so late in May !!
Thrushes of Veery, Gray-Cheeked, Swainson's, Wood, and Robin were seen once again.
On the warbler list we had: Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-Sided, Magnolia, a late Cape May, BT Blue, Yellow-Rumped, BT Green, Blackburnian, Pine, Blackpoll, B & W, Redstart, Ovenbird, N. Waterthrush, Yellowthroat, crushing looks at Mourning, Bay-Breasted, Wilson's, and Canada for 20 species. Absolutely incredible for so late in May !!
May 24 - Garret Mountain / Halifax Road
This Saturday brought a split-day, with the first half here and then I stopped at Halifax road which is across from Ramapo College in Mahwah.
To begin Solitary Sandpiper was seen, and my friend Bill then showed me an Olive-Sided Flycatcher which he had located earlier.
Other flycatchers were Pewee, Phoebe, Swift, and GC Fly.
Thrushes seen were Veery, Gray-Cheeked, Swainson's, Wood, and Robin.
The warblers were Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-Sided, Magnolia, BT Blue, Yellow-Rumped, BT Green, Blackburnian and Bay-Breasted returned, Blackpoll, B & W, Redstart, Ovenbird, Yellowthroat, and Canada for 15 species, which is damn good for this late May date.
Onto Halifax Road for some grassy fields and streamsides next to the Ramapo Mountains.
A few Wood Duck and young were seen, as was a Yellow-Billed Cuckoo. Eastern Kingbird and Great-Crested Fly put on a show, while the breeding Yellow-Throated Vireo sang continuously in defense of his territory. Warbling and Red-Eyed were also seen.
Yellow Warblers, N. Waterthrush and Common Yellowthroats were the warblers seen here.
And it was nice to see both Baltimore and Orchard Orioles here today.
credit: wildphotosphotography.com
To begin Solitary Sandpiper was seen, and my friend Bill then showed me an Olive-Sided Flycatcher which he had located earlier.
Other flycatchers were Pewee, Phoebe, Swift, and GC Fly.
Thrushes seen were Veery, Gray-Cheeked, Swainson's, Wood, and Robin.
The warblers were Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-Sided, Magnolia, BT Blue, Yellow-Rumped, BT Green, Blackburnian and Bay-Breasted returned, Blackpoll, B & W, Redstart, Ovenbird, Yellowthroat, and Canada for 15 species, which is damn good for this late May date.
Onto Halifax Road for some grassy fields and streamsides next to the Ramapo Mountains.
A few Wood Duck and young were seen, as was a Yellow-Billed Cuckoo. Eastern Kingbird and Great-Crested Fly put on a show, while the breeding Yellow-Throated Vireo sang continuously in defense of his territory. Warbling and Red-Eyed were also seen.
Yellow Warblers, N. Waterthrush and Common Yellowthroats were the warblers seen here.
And it was nice to see both Baltimore and Orchard Orioles here today.
credit: wildphotosphotography.com
May 23 - Garret Mountain
Today was slightly slower here, as diversity was less than recent days. Highlights are the flycatching birds of Chimney Swift, Pewee, Least Fly, Phoebe, Great-Crested Fly.
credit Arthur Morris @ www.birdsasart.com
The vireos put in a good show with migrant Blue-Headed making a return to join the breeders of Warbling and Red-Eyed. Swallows of Rough-Winged and Barn were seen.
Warblers represented were: Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-Sided, Magnolia, BT Blue, Yellow-Rumped, BT Green, Blackpoll, B & W, Redstart, Ovenbird, N. Waterthrush, another Mourning, C. Yellowthroat, Wilson's and Canada for a total of 16 species here today seen, or heard, by me.
Sparrows of Chipping, Savannah, Lincoln's, and White-Throated continue as well.
Another report will come tomorrow...
credit Arthur Morris @ www.birdsasart.comThe vireos put in a good show with migrant Blue-Headed making a return to join the breeders of Warbling and Red-Eyed. Swallows of Rough-Winged and Barn were seen.
Warblers represented were: Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-Sided, Magnolia, BT Blue, Yellow-Rumped, BT Green, Blackpoll, B & W, Redstart, Ovenbird, N. Waterthrush, another Mourning, C. Yellowthroat, Wilson's and Canada for a total of 16 species here today seen, or heard, by me.
Sparrows of Chipping, Savannah, Lincoln's, and White-Throated continue as well.
Another report will come tomorrow...
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