Re:[nysbirds-l] Results of 2018 Montauk CBC - minor correction

2018-12-17 Thread Angus Wilson
The BARROW'S GOLDENEYE found by Tom Burke and Gail Benson, and seen by others in the Point South party was in fact a FEMALE, not adult male as I incorrectly stated in the count highlights. Obviously this is a pivotal detail and would make a big difference to anyone searching for the bird! With luc

[nysbirds-l] Results of 2018 Montauk CBC

2018-12-16 Thread Angus Wilson
The 2018 Montauk CBC (89th count since the circle was created in 1920) took place place on Saturday 15 Dec. For a change, the weather was reasonably cooperative with a predawn low of 48 Fahrenheit rising to a comfortable 52 Fahrenheit through most of the day. Wind was minimal giving rise to lingeri