It's good to be able to bird on the island during the core of the Spring migration since this is first year the public has had full access to the island during May. In the past the island was open starting the last weekend in May.
Highlights: Least Sandpiper (11), Common Tern (58+), Killdeer (2+), Spotted Sandpiper (2) & Tree Swallow (6+). Full checklist (47 spp.): http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36945682 -- Ben Cacace Manhattan, NYC Wiki for NYS eBird Hotspots <http://ebirding-nys.wikispaces.com/Birding+in+New+York> Facebook Discussion for NYS eBird Hotspots <https://www.facebook.com/groups/NYeBirdHotspots/> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
