Hi All,
The Swallow-tailed Kite continued today at the Wallkill NWR about 5 mi.
south of the NYS line. The bird was first found perched today on a snag where
it was observed for about an hour. In late morning, the bird took flight and
continued hunting throughout the day providing great views. This is the fourth
consecutive day the bird has been observed.
Although I would love to have viewed the bird 5 mi. to the north, it is
certainly a wonderful sight anywhere.
Shore-birding has picked up this past week or so in Orange County, with the
following highlights:
8/17 Pond on Goodwill Rd. Montgomery, NY:
1-American Golden Plover
2-Pectoral Sandpiper
1-White-rumped Sandpiper
1- Semi-palm Plover
8/22 Skinners Lane, Pine Island, NY:
1-Sanderling in with 30 Least sandpipers
8/23 Skinners Ln:
1-Sanderling
2- Red-necked Phalarope
5- American Golden Plover
8/25 Psych Ponds, Rt 17m Goshen:
1- Baird's Sandpiper
8/28 Pine Island Turf Nursery:
1-Baird's Sandpiper
1-Upland sandpiper
8/29 Skinners lane:
2-Baird's Sandpiper
2-Buff Breasted Sandpiper
30+ A. Golden Plover
6 Black-bellied Plover
8/29 Oil City Rd:
1 Red-necked Phalarope
Contributors: Rob Stone, John Haas, Dennis Murphy, Ken McDermott, Curt McDermott
Good Birding,
Curt McDermott
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