Hello All. There was a dearth of land birds on the barrier island at Smith Point this morning. But the ocean was pretty lively with 30 or so Red throated Loons and a constant movement of Scoters and Northern Gannets. I had FOS Horned Grebe and the first sizeable raft of Bufflehead Duck,[85]., on Bellport Bay. A FOS Red Crossbill flew round the traffic circle ,calling just as I was returning to my truck. Late in the day I watch 58 Red Throated Loon pass the Ranger Station. I discovered a pair of American Widgeon just east of the bay bridge and 2, first winter male, Harlequin ducks flew west close to shore. Good November Birding, Carl Starace
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