With no obvious migration taking place, Higbee Beach can be a quiet place -
unless you know where to go! On this morning's first Higbee walk of the
season, we headed straight for the beach and were confronted with wall to
wall Gannets and a supporting cast of up-close Red-breasted Mergansers,
American Oystercatchers and a whole bunch of other stuff. The season's first
parties of egrets were heading north up the bay, while the fields gave us
Palm Warbler, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers and singing Eastern Towhee and Field
Sparrows. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Warren Cairo, Steve Weis, Karl Lukens, and Chris Adams.
41 species
Canada Goose 2
Mallard 2
Surf Scoter 15
Black Scoter 45
Red-breasted Merganser 14
Red-throated Loon 2
Northern Gannet 450
Double-crested Cormorant 6
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 10
Snowy Egret 12
Black Vulture 4
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Semipalmated Plover 8
American Oystercatcher 2
Sanderling 2
Laughing Gull 35
Ring-billed Gull 15
Herring Gull (American) 40
Great Black-backed Gull 40
Forster's Tern 1
Mourning Dove 4
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 4
Blue Jay 1
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 10
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 3
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 9
Eastern Towhee 1
Field Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 5
Northern Cardinal 4
Common Grackle 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 12
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Birding Cape May Point - Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
A mighty breeze was blowing off the bay throughout our walk which mostly kept the songbirds tucked out of sight, but the Northern Gannet show more than made up for it as they cut arcs right around Cape May Point. Migrant Ospreys were evident and the over-wintering - though very elusive - Orange-crowned Warbler and Yellow-breasted Chat were nice bonuses. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Karl Lukens, Warren Cairo, Steve Weis, and Chris Marks.
51 speciesCanada Goose 8
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 30
Mallard 16
Northern Shoveler 4
Green-winged Teal 35
Surf Scoter 10
Black Scoter 40
Red-throated Loon 1
Northern Gannet 45
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 6
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot 55
Killdeer 2
American Oystercatcher 2
Laughing Gull 10
Ring-billed Gull 4
Herring Gull (American) 2
Rock Pigeon 4
Mourning Dove 4
Northern Flicker 3
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 8
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 10
Barn Swallow 6 Feeding over plover ponds
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 4
American Robin 4
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 20
Orange-crowned Warbler 1 Overwintering bird still present
Yellow-rumped Warbler 20
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 Overwintering bird still present
Song Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 5
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 12
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 12
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 2
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Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, March 26th, 2012
There was a movement of Egrets and Herons early in the walk. Although the duck variety is dwindling, there were a good number of Ring-necked Ducks, still some American Coots, and a couple of drake Blue-winged Teal. Nine Piping Plovers, 5 American Oystercatchers, and 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls were on the beach, and lots of Northern Gannets were close and off-shore. Tree Swallows and Barn Swallows were also present. Leaders: Pete Dunne, Karl Lukens, Steve Weis, Warren Cairo, and Catherine Busch.
56 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 10
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 12
Green-winged Teal 4
Ring-necked Duck 15
Black Scoter 20
Red-breasted Merganser 1
Ruddy Duck 2
Red-throated Loon 10
Common Loon 1
Pied-billed Grebe 3
Northern Gannet 150
Double-crested Cormorant 150
Great Blue Heron 6
Great Egret 5
Snowy Egret 8
Glossy Ibis 4
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 10
Virginia Rail 1 heard
American Coot 25
Piping Plover 9
Killdeer 4
American Oystercatcher 5
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Wilson's Snipe 2
Laughing Gull 1
Ring-billed Gull 3
Herring Gull 10
Lesser Black-backed Gull 3
Great Black-backed Gull 3
Forster's Tern 5
Mourning Dove 8
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Flicker 5
American Crow 10
Fish Crow 10
Tree Swallow 8
Barn Swallow 3
Carolina Wren 2
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 3
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56 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 10
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 12
Green-winged Teal 4
Ring-necked Duck 15
Black Scoter 20
Red-breasted Merganser 1
Ruddy Duck 2
Red-throated Loon 10
Common Loon 1
Pied-billed Grebe 3
Northern Gannet 150
Double-crested Cormorant 150
Great Blue Heron 6
Great Egret 5
Snowy Egret 8
Glossy Ibis 4
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 10
Virginia Rail 1 heard
American Coot 25
Piping Plover 9
Killdeer 4
American Oystercatcher 5
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Wilson's Snipe 2
Laughing Gull 1
Ring-billed Gull 3
Herring Gull 10
Lesser Black-backed Gull 3
Great Black-backed Gull 3
Forster's Tern 5
Mourning Dove 8
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Flicker 5
American Crow 10
Fish Crow 10
Tree Swallow 8
Barn Swallow 3
Carolina Wren 2
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 3
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Nightfall at Corbin City Impoundments - Sunday, March 25th, 2012
CMBO's final Nightfall at Corbin City for 2012. A Eurasian Wigeon and a Common Teal spiced the first impoundment as did a lot of Tree Swallows. We listened for Screech-Owls at Tuckahoe, but we were greeted by several (very) early Carpenter Frogs instead! Leaders: Karen Johnson, Janet Crawford, B.J. Pinnock, and David Lord.
28 species
Canada Goose 64
Mute Swan 55
Wood Duck 6
Eurasian Wigeon 1 With several American Wigeon; Bright breeding plumes.
American Wigeon 20
American Black Duck 13
Mallard 16
Blue-winged Teal 1
Green-winged Teal 456 And one 'Eurasian' Subspecies
Common Merganser 6
Great Blue Heron 8
Turkey Vulture 9
Bald Eagle 1
Northern Harrier 6
Red-tailed Hawk 3
Greater Yellowlegs 16
Dunlin 47
Herring Gull 23
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 1
American Robin 45
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Eastern Towhee 10
Song Sparrow 7
Swamp Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 5
Northern Cardinal 13
Red-winged Blackbird 14
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28 species
Canada Goose 64
Mute Swan 55
Wood Duck 6
Eurasian Wigeon 1 With several American Wigeon; Bright breeding plumes.
American Wigeon 20
American Black Duck 13
Mallard 16
Blue-winged Teal 1
Green-winged Teal 456 And one 'Eurasian' Subspecies
Common Merganser 6
Great Blue Heron 8
Turkey Vulture 9
Bald Eagle 1
Northern Harrier 6
Red-tailed Hawk 3
Greater Yellowlegs 16
Dunlin 47
Herring Gull 23
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 1
American Robin 45
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Eastern Towhee 10
Song Sparrow 7
Swamp Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 5
Northern Cardinal 13
Red-winged Blackbird 14
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Sunday Morning at Turkey Point - Sunday, March 25th, 2012
CMBO's final Sunday Morning at Turkey Point. We started with a quick scan from the tower at Glades Wildlife Refuge before heading off to the Tatt Starr Trail. Leaders: Karen Johnson, Janet Crawford, Tony Klock, and David Lord.
Canada Goose 14
American Black Duck 4
Green-winged Teal 165
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Bald Eagle 4
Northern Harrier 6
Lesser Yellowlegs 6
Dunlin 500
Song Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 8
Common Grackle 2
45 Wild Turkeys were displaying along Fortescue Rd. Three were leucistic birds.
Tatt Starr Trail - Thousands of Green-winged Teal and Dunlin in Sheepskill Marsh; a Forster's Tern proved to be a first of the season for many.
Snow Goose 2
Canada Goose 8
Mute Swan 3
Gadwall 3
American Black Duck 34
Northern Pintail 13
Green-winged Teal 2300
Common Merganser 2
Great Blue Heron 3
Great Egret 1
Bald Eagle 3
Northern Harrier 5
Black-bellied Plover 4
Greater Yellowlegs 78
Dunlin 2400
Wilson's Snipe 1
Herring Gull 12
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Forster's Tern 1
Fish Crow 4
Carolina Chickadee 6
Song Sparrow 3
Red-winged Blackbird 120
Common Grackle 10
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Canada Goose 14
American Black Duck 4
Green-winged Teal 165
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Bald Eagle 4
Northern Harrier 6
Lesser Yellowlegs 6
Dunlin 500
Song Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 8
Common Grackle 2
45 Wild Turkeys were displaying along Fortescue Rd. Three were leucistic birds.
Tatt Starr Trail - Thousands of Green-winged Teal and Dunlin in Sheepskill Marsh; a Forster's Tern proved to be a first of the season for many.
Snow Goose 2
Canada Goose 8
Mute Swan 3
Gadwall 3
American Black Duck 34
Northern Pintail 13
Green-winged Teal 2300
Common Merganser 2
Great Blue Heron 3
Great Egret 1
Bald Eagle 3
Northern Harrier 5
Black-bellied Plover 4
Greater Yellowlegs 78
Dunlin 2400
Wilson's Snipe 1
Herring Gull 12
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Forster's Tern 1
Fish Crow 4
Carolina Chickadee 6
Song Sparrow 3
Red-winged Blackbird 120
Common Grackle 10
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Photo Walk - Saturday, March 24th, 2012
Dense fog and the threat of rain; it must be time for another Saturday Photo Walk. This week we were again "blessed" with the soft light that comes with fog. This made bird photography challenging, especially because it was hard to see birds that were not very close, but the Canada Geese did not disappoint. Likewise, this year's thistle plants, apparently of various species, are becoming more obvious. And at this time of year, last year's Cattail seed heads offer photo ops in many places, especially since the Phragmites are being, at least to some extent, reduced in number. Leader: Mike Hannisian.
Birding Cape May Point - Saturday, March 24th, 2012
Fog and light rain made for poor visibility, but we managed to find 1, then 2 more Eurasian Collared-Doves and also heard them call (a "Life" bird for 2 in the group). One tree had 2 Carolina Chickadees and 4 Golden-crowned Kinglets. A Snowy Egret was FOY (First of the Year) for some in the group. Leaders: Karl Lukens, Kathy Horn Roger Horn, Catherine Busch, and Steve Weis.
33 species
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 4
Mallard 12
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 1
American Coot 5
Herring Gull 15
Forster's Tern 1
Eurasian Collared-Dove 3 Lincoln & Whilldin 1, Yale & Coral 2
Mourning Dove 10
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Blue Jay 4 heard
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 2
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 4
American Robin 30
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 10
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
White-throated Sparrow 10
Dark-eyed Junco 3
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 25
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
House Finch 10
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 10
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33 species
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 4
Mallard 12
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 1
American Coot 5
Herring Gull 15
Forster's Tern 1
Eurasian Collared-Dove 3 Lincoln & Whilldin 1, Yale & Coral 2
Mourning Dove 10
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Blue Jay 4 heard
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 2
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 4
American Robin 30
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 10
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
White-throated Sparrow 10
Dark-eyed Junco 3
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 25
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
House Finch 10
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 10
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Winter Evenings at the Meadows - Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Still a few ducks around but many seemed to have left for the breeding grounds. On the beach we found 1 Piping Plover and 4 American Oystercatchers. New bird of the year for some was an Osprey that flew over while we were still in the parking lot. Leaders: Karl Lukens, Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, and Catherine Busch.
28 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 10
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 1
Northern Shoveler 5
Black Scoter 15
Ruddy Duck 3
Red-throated Loon 7
Northern Gannet 6
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 1
Glossy Ibis 5
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
American Coot 6
Piping Plover 1
Killdeer 1
American Oystercatcher 4
Sanderling 6
Herring Gull 50
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Mourning Dove 2
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 8
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28 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 10
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 1
Northern Shoveler 5
Black Scoter 15
Ruddy Duck 3
Red-throated Loon 7
Northern Gannet 6
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 1
Glossy Ibis 5
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
American Coot 6
Piping Plover 1
Killdeer 1
American Oystercatcher 4
Sanderling 6
Herring Gull 50
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Mourning Dove 2
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 8
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Birding Cape May Point - Wednesday, March 21, 2012
A foggy Cape May morning saw an intrepid group gathered for the first
Wednesday walk of the year at Cape May Point. Though the weather seemed
daunting, it actually added to our experience as we enjoyed a walk
frequently punctuated by the wonderful calls of displaying Black Scoter out
on the bay. At least six Pine Warblers were busy in the trees and American
Oystercatchers were displaying noisily on the beach. Eastern Bluebird,
Eastern Phoebe, two Blue-winged Teals and the wintering Glossy Ibis all
added to a nice walk - with many more to come! Leaders: Mike Crewe, Warren Cairo, Steve Weis, and Karl Lukens.
43 species
Canada Goose 7
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 10
Mallard 6
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Pintail 1
Green-winged Teal 12
Greater Scaup 2
Black Scoter X
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 5
Glossy Ibis 1
American Coot 33
Killdeer 2
American Oystercatcher 5
Dunlin 1
Wilson's Snipe 4
Ring-billed Gull 6
Herring Gull (American) 9
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Rock Pigeon 7
Mourning Dove 5
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 3
Eastern Phoebe 2
Blue Jay 2
Tree Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 6
Carolina Wren 6
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 4
Gray Catbird 1
European Starling 2
Pine Warbler 6
Yellow-rumped Warbler 25
Eastern Towhee 2
Song Sparrow 7
White-throated Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
House Finch 4
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43 species
Canada Goose 7
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 10
Mallard 6
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Pintail 1
Green-winged Teal 12
Greater Scaup 2
Black Scoter X
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 5
Glossy Ibis 1
American Coot 33
Killdeer 2
American Oystercatcher 5
Dunlin 1
Wilson's Snipe 4
Ring-billed Gull 6
Herring Gull (American) 9
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Rock Pigeon 7
Mourning Dove 5
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 3
Eastern Phoebe 2
Blue Jay 2
Tree Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 6
Carolina Wren 6
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 4
Gray Catbird 1
European Starling 2
Pine Warbler 6
Yellow-rumped Warbler 25
Eastern Towhee 2
Song Sparrow 7
White-throated Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
House Finch 4
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Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, March 19th, 2012
Still some ducks around, also good sea watching. Large numbers of Northern Gannets fairly close and many Scoters and Red-throated Loons moving about. Of note were 4 Great Cormorants in breeding plumage flying by fairly close. Other birds of interest were 2 Wilson's Snipe, 2 Tree Swallows, and a calling Virginia Rail - Kidik, Kidik? Leaders: Pete Dunne, Karl Lukens, Chuck Slugg, Mary Jane Slugg, Steve Weis, Marc Breslow, and Lynne Breslow.
46 species
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 10
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 1
Northern Shoveler 6
Ring-necked Duck 8
Surf Scoter 3
Black Scoter 25
Ruddy Duck 3
Red-throated Loon 25
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Northern Gannet 75
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Cormorant 4
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Virginia Rail 1 heard - kidik
American Coot 7
Piping Plover 7
Killdeer 2
American Oystercatcher 7
Wilson's Snipe 2
Laughing Gull 2
Ring-billed Gull 3
Herring Gull 10
Rock Pigeon 4
Mourning Dove 10
Northern Flicker 3
American Crow 10
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 2
Carolina Wren 1
Marsh Wren 1
American Robin 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 25
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
House Finch 3
House Sparrow 1
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46 species
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 10
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 1
Northern Shoveler 6
Ring-necked Duck 8
Surf Scoter 3
Black Scoter 25
Ruddy Duck 3
Red-throated Loon 25
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Northern Gannet 75
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Cormorant 4
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Virginia Rail 1 heard - kidik
American Coot 7
Piping Plover 7
Killdeer 2
American Oystercatcher 7
Wilson's Snipe 2
Laughing Gull 2
Ring-billed Gull 3
Herring Gull 10
Rock Pigeon 4
Mourning Dove 10
Northern Flicker 3
American Crow 10
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 2
Carolina Wren 1
Marsh Wren 1
American Robin 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 25
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
House Finch 3
House Sparrow 1
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Nightfall at Jake's Landing - Sunday, March 18th, 2012
CMBO'S final Jake's Landing walk for 2012. Pine Warblers were stacked up in layers on the road and gave obliging looks to all. No woodcocks were displaying in the field, but one flew by our group.
35 species
Canada Goose 16
American Black Duck 6
Mallard 2
Green-winged Teal 6
Great Blue Heron 4
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 4
Northern Harrier 5
Black-bellied Plover 12
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Dunlin 35
American Woodcock 1
Herring Gull 4
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Mourning Dove 6
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 5
Blue Jay 3
Tree Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 4
Marsh Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 3
Hermit Thrush 3
American Robin 9
Brown Thrasher 6
Pine Warbler 6
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Seaside Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 14
Common Grackle 3
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35 species
Canada Goose 16
American Black Duck 6
Mallard 2
Green-winged Teal 6
Great Blue Heron 4
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 4
Northern Harrier 5
Black-bellied Plover 12
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Dunlin 35
American Woodcock 1
Herring Gull 4
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Mourning Dove 6
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 5
Blue Jay 3
Tree Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 4
Marsh Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 3
Hermit Thrush 3
American Robin 9
Brown Thrasher 6
Pine Warbler 6
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Seaside Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 14
Common Grackle 3
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Sunday Morning at Turkey Point - Sunday, March 18th, 2012
CMBO's penultimate Sunday Morning at Turkey Point. Eagles galore, a couple of hen Common Goldeneye on Maple Ave., and then good looks at a bright, male Pine Warbler on Hansey Creek Road.
37 species
Snow Goose 375
Canada Goose 18
Mute Swan 9
Gadwall 17
American Black Duck 45
Northern Shoveler 3
Green-winged Teal 256
Lesser Scaup 18
Bufflehead 23
Common Goldeneye 2
Hooded Merganser 4
Common Merganser 4
Red-breasted Merganser 6
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 23
Bald Eagle 13
Northern Harrier 8
Red-tailed Hawk 4
Greater Yellowlegs 6
Herring Gull 16
Great Black-backed Gull 7
Mourning Dove 7
Great Horned Owl 1
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 4
American Crow 7
Tree Swallow 7
Carolina Chickadee 9
Carolina Wren 6
American Robin 18
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Song Sparrow 5
White-throated Sparrow 6
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 7
Boat-tailed Grackle 2
Hansey Creek Road, Cumberland, US-NJ
6 species
Snow Goose 303
Bald Eagle 3
Tree Swallow 3
Pine Warbler 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Field Sparrow 3
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37 species
Snow Goose 375
Canada Goose 18
Mute Swan 9
Gadwall 17
American Black Duck 45
Northern Shoveler 3
Green-winged Teal 256
Lesser Scaup 18
Bufflehead 23
Common Goldeneye 2
Hooded Merganser 4
Common Merganser 4
Red-breasted Merganser 6
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 23
Bald Eagle 13
Northern Harrier 8
Red-tailed Hawk 4
Greater Yellowlegs 6
Herring Gull 16
Great Black-backed Gull 7
Mourning Dove 7
Great Horned Owl 1
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 4
American Crow 7
Tree Swallow 7
Carolina Chickadee 9
Carolina Wren 6
American Robin 18
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Song Sparrow 5
White-throated Sparrow 6
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 7
Boat-tailed Grackle 2
Hansey Creek Road, Cumberland, US-NJ
6 species
Snow Goose 303
Bald Eagle 3
Tree Swallow 3
Pine Warbler 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Field Sparrow 3
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Loons and Shorebirds Cruise - Saturday, March 17th, 2012
CMBO's Loons and Shorebirds trip aboard the M.V. Osprey. Nearly 75 Red-breasted Mergansers littered the back-bays; Horned Grebes were on Sunset Lake. A large flock of Black-crowned Night-Herons were found on Thoroughfare Island.
25 species
American Black Duck 23
Mallard 4
Surf Scoter 1
Long-tailed Duck 18
Bufflehead 85
Red-breasted Merganser 75
Red-throated Loon 18
Common Loon 22
Horned Grebe 6
Double-crested Cormorant 23
Great Cormorant 4
Great Blue Heron 5
Great Egret 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 45
Turkey Vulture 8
Northern Harrier 2
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Black-bellied Plover 9
American Oystercatcher 23
Ruddy Turnstone 18
Dunlin 45
Herring Gull 15
Great Black-backed Gull 16
Tree Swallow 7
Red-winged Blackbird 43
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25 species
American Black Duck 23
Mallard 4
Surf Scoter 1
Long-tailed Duck 18
Bufflehead 85
Red-breasted Merganser 75
Red-throated Loon 18
Common Loon 22
Horned Grebe 6
Double-crested Cormorant 23
Great Cormorant 4
Great Blue Heron 5
Great Egret 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 45
Turkey Vulture 8
Northern Harrier 2
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Black-bellied Plover 9
American Oystercatcher 23
Ruddy Turnstone 18
Dunlin 45
Herring Gull 15
Great Black-backed Gull 16
Tree Swallow 7
Red-winged Blackbird 43
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Photo Walk - Saturday, March 17th, 2012
Dense fog may not be what many think of as good for photography. However, it does provide a nice, soft light, and we utilized that this Saturday to bring out the detail and beauty in such common Cape May subjects as Phragmites, Poison Ivy, thistle, and Queen Anne's Lace. Likewise, as always, the lighthouse is an interesting subject and the fog demonstrated that by placing people with colorful clothes in the scene you can add impact to the image. Leaders: Mike Hannisian and Nancy Watson.
Birding Cape May Point - Saturday, March 17th, 2012
Foggy, with low visability over the lakes, ponds and ocean, but there still were some scopable birds. Ducks are less in numbers and variety, but we still had Gadwall, Mallard, American Wigeon, and Blue-winged Teal. Around the jetties were numerous Black Scoters, and a very close Red-throated Loon. On the jetties were Ruddy Turnstones and Purple Sandpipers. We were able to see and hear the pair of Eurasian Collared-Doves.....mating season? Leaders: Karl Lukens, Kathy & Roger Horn, Steve Weis, and Catherine Busch.
42 species
Brant 4
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 10
American Wigeon 1
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 6
Northern Shoveler 6
Black Scoter 25
Red-throated Loon 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 1
American Coot 5
American Oystercatcher 6
Ruddy Turnstone 5
Purple Sandpiper 10
Wilson's Snipe 6
Laughing Gull 1
Herring Gull 30
Rock Pigeon 4
Eurasian Collared-Dove 2
Mourning Dove 10
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 10
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 2
American Robin 50
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 10
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Song Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 12
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 10
House Finch 15
House Sparrow 15
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42 species
Brant 4
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 10
American Wigeon 1
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 6
Northern Shoveler 6
Black Scoter 25
Red-throated Loon 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 1
American Coot 5
American Oystercatcher 6
Ruddy Turnstone 5
Purple Sandpiper 10
Wilson's Snipe 6
Laughing Gull 1
Herring Gull 30
Rock Pigeon 4
Eurasian Collared-Dove 2
Mourning Dove 10
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 10
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 2
American Robin 50
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 10
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Song Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 12
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 10
House Finch 15
House Sparrow 15
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Winter Evenings at the Meadows - Friday, March 16th, 2012
Good variety of ducks although the total numbers were down. Adult Bald Eagle flying and then perched, and a perched Northern Harrier were nice scope birds. The beach had 2 pairs of American Oystercatcher maybe going to nest, and a pair of Piping Plover doing a display - somewhat early for both. Two Wilson's Snipe were seen but no displaying Woodcock. Leaders: Karl Lukens, Chuck & Mary Jane Slugg, Roger & Kathy Horn, Catherine Busch, Warren Cairo, and Shaun & Cindy Bamford.
28 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 7
Gadwall 10
Mallard 6
Northern Shoveler 4
Ring-necked Duck 4
Black Scoter 15
Ruddy Duck 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 1
Glossy Ibis 1
Bald Eagle 1
Northern Harrier 1
American Coot 15
Piping Plover 2
American Oystercatcher 4
Sanderling 40
Wilson's Snipe 2
Herring Gull 5
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Mourning Dove 1
Great Horned Owl 1 heard
Eastern Phoebe
American Crow 1
Marsh Wren 1
European Starling 5
Savannah Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 25
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28 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 7
Gadwall 10
Mallard 6
Northern Shoveler 4
Ring-necked Duck 4
Black Scoter 15
Ruddy Duck 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 1
Glossy Ibis 1
Bald Eagle 1
Northern Harrier 1
American Coot 15
Piping Plover 2
American Oystercatcher 4
Sanderling 40
Wilson's Snipe 2
Herring Gull 5
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Mourning Dove 1
Great Horned Owl 1 heard
Eastern Phoebe
American Crow 1
Marsh Wren 1
European Starling 5
Savannah Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 25
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Nightfall at Corbin City Impoundments - March 11th, 2012
There was still a variety of ducks left in the impoundments. We saw 3 Bald Eagles, and 6 Northern Harriers. A displaying American Woodcock ended the walk. Leaders: Karen Johnson, BJ Pinnock, and Janet Crawford.
19 species
Canada Goose 15
Mute Swan 20
American Wigeon 8
American Black Duck 50
Mallard 20
Northern Pintail 20
Green-winged Teal 100
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 2
Bald Eagle 3
Northern Harrier 6
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Greater Yellowlegs 3
Dunlin 50
American Woodcock 3
American Robin 30
Brown Thrasher 1
Eastern Towhee 2
Northern Cardinal 5
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19 species
Canada Goose 15
Mute Swan 20
American Wigeon 8
American Black Duck 50
Mallard 20
Northern Pintail 20
Green-winged Teal 100
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 2
Bald Eagle 3
Northern Harrier 6
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Greater Yellowlegs 3
Dunlin 50
American Woodcock 3
American Robin 30
Brown Thrasher 1
Eastern Towhee 2
Northern Cardinal 5
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Sunday Morning at Turkey Point - March 11th, 2012
We had a total of 10 Bald Eagles at Turkey Point today. The Great Horned Owl nest had a chick visible. There were numerous waterfowl at the Maple Avenue Impoundments including Common Merganser, Common Goldeneye, Northern Shovelers, Bufflehead, and Lesser Scaup. We saw and heard Pine Warblers and Tree Swallows. Leaders: Karen Johnson, Janet Crawford, and Tony Klock.
25 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 30
American Wigeon 10
American Black Duck 50
Mallard 10
Northern Shoveler 40
Northern Pintail 40
Green-winged Teal 150
Lesser Scaup 12
Bufflehead 30
Common Goldeneye 2
Hooded Merganser 2
Common Merganser 2
Ruddy Duck 3
Bald Eagle 10
Northern Harrier 8
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Greater Yellowlegs 50
Lesser Yellowlegs 10
Dunlin 40
Ring-billed Gull 10
Herring Gull 10
Great Horned Owl 2
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Hansey Creek Road, Cumberland
12 species
Bald Eagle 1
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
American Crow 2
Tree Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
American Robin 30
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Hayleyville Road, Cumberland
8 species
Mallard 20
Mourning Dove 5
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Pine Warbler 2
Eastern Towhee 2
White-throated Sparrow 1
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25 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 30
American Wigeon 10
American Black Duck 50
Mallard 10
Northern Shoveler 40
Northern Pintail 40
Green-winged Teal 150
Lesser Scaup 12
Bufflehead 30
Common Goldeneye 2
Hooded Merganser 2
Common Merganser 2
Ruddy Duck 3
Bald Eagle 10
Northern Harrier 8
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Greater Yellowlegs 50
Lesser Yellowlegs 10
Dunlin 40
Ring-billed Gull 10
Herring Gull 10
Great Horned Owl 2
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Hansey Creek Road, Cumberland
12 species
Bald Eagle 1
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
American Crow 2
Tree Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
American Robin 30
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Hayleyville Road, Cumberland
8 species
Mallard 20
Mourning Dove 5
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Pine Warbler 2
Eastern Towhee 2
White-throated Sparrow 1
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Woodcock Dance - Saturday, March 10th, 2012
Four Short-eared owls (probably migrants); less Woodcocks than last week, but still a satisfied group. Leaders: Karen and Brian Johnson, Janet Crawford, and Dave Lord.
12 species
Canada Goose 18
American Black Duck 29
Great Blue Heron 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Woodcock 8
Herring Gull 6
Mourning Dove 2
Short-eared Owl 4
Carolina Wren 3
Brown Thrasher 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 23
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12 species
Canada Goose 18
American Black Duck 29
Great Blue Heron 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Woodcock 8
Herring Gull 6
Mourning Dove 2
Short-eared Owl 4
Carolina Wren 3
Brown Thrasher 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 23
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Photo Walk - Saturday, March 10th 2012
What! Sun? and it's Saturday? Well, we just had to grin and bear it (and the birds weren't bad either). Bunker Pond had it usual winter flock of American Coots, and Canada Geese and Mute Swans were on just about every pond. Adding extra spice to this week's walk were 4 Killdeer and a Pied-billed Grebe on Lighthouse Pond East. But the highlight was the Glossy Ibis that has been around for while as it flew in not far from where we were standing. After a careful approach, we were able to get some decent shots. Leaders: Mike Hannisian and Nancy Watson.
Birding Cape May Point - Saturday, March 10th, 2012
Cold and windy but some nice birds. Ducks were scarce but we managed Gadwall, Mallard, and American Wigeon with numerous Coots. Red-throated Loons and Northern Gannets were numerous at the Coral Ave. jetty area. Raptors included an immature Bald Eagle, 4 Red-tailed Hawks, 1 Red-shouldered Hawk, and a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Land birds included Hermit Thrush and 1 Eurasian Collared-Dove. Leaders: Karl Lukens, Chuck & Mary Jane Slugg, Kathy & Roger Horn, Steve Weis, and Warren Cairo.
46 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 30
American Wigeon 2
Mallard 20
Red-throated Loon 10
Northern Gannet 20
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 12
Bald Eagle 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 4
American Coot 40
Sanderling 1
Herring Gull 75
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Rock Pigeon 1
Eurasian Collared-Dove 1
Mourning Dove 15
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Blue Jay 8
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 4
Carolina Wren 2
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 30
Northern Mockingbird 3
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 10
Yellow-rumped Warbler 6
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 12
Dark-eyed Junco 2
Northern Cardinal 6
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 15
House Finch 10
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow 15
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46 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 30
American Wigeon 2
Mallard 20
Red-throated Loon 10
Northern Gannet 20
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 12
Bald Eagle 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 4
American Coot 40
Sanderling 1
Herring Gull 75
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Rock Pigeon 1
Eurasian Collared-Dove 1
Mourning Dove 15
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Blue Jay 8
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 4
Carolina Wren 2
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 30
Northern Mockingbird 3
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 10
Yellow-rumped Warbler 6
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 12
Dark-eyed Junco 2
Northern Cardinal 6
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 15
House Finch 10
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow 15
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Winter Evenings at the Meadows - Friday March 9th, 2012
Nice variety of ducks. A perched Cooper's Hawk and a fly-by Sharp-shinned Hawk were also seen. The beach was rather quiet, but there were a number of Sanderlings and 3 American Oystercatchers, 2 of which looked like a "pair" looking for a territory! One Wilson's Snipe but no Woodcocks displaying. Leaders: Karl Lukens, Chuck & Mary Jane Slugg, Roger Horn, and Warren Cairo.
29 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 20
American Wigeon 10
Mallard 15
Northern Shoveler 12
Green-winged Teal 4
Ring-necked Duck 25
Black Scoter 20
Red-throated Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 2
Turkey Vulture 4
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 40
American Oystercatcher 3 /p
Sanderling 30
Wilson's Snipe 1
Herring Gull 20
Mourning Dove 2
American Crow 4
Carolina Wren 1
Eastern Bluebird 18
Song Sparrow 4
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 20
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29 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 20
American Wigeon 10
Mallard 15
Northern Shoveler 12
Green-winged Teal 4
Ring-necked Duck 25
Black Scoter 20
Red-throated Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 2
Turkey Vulture 4
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 40
American Oystercatcher 3 /p
Sanderling 30
Wilson's Snipe 1
Herring Gull 20
Mourning Dove 2
American Crow 4
Carolina Wren 1
Eastern Bluebird 18
Song Sparrow 4
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 20
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Nightfall at Jake's Landing, Sunday, March 4th, 2012
It was too windy for the Short-eared Owls, but we had good looks at Northern Harriers and Bald Eagles. The American Woodcocks put on a great show for the second night in a row, with 2 birds on either end of the path. Leaders: Leaders Karen Johnson, BJ Pinnock, Dave Lord, and Janet Crawford.
16 species
Canada Goose 75
American Black Duck 6
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 8
Bald Eagle 2
Northern Harrier 2
Clapper Rail 3
American Woodcock 8
Ring-billed Gull 6
Herring Gull 20
Mourning Dove 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 10
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Eastern Meadowlark 1
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16 species
Canada Goose 75
American Black Duck 6
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 8
Bald Eagle 2
Northern Harrier 2
Clapper Rail 3
American Woodcock 8
Ring-billed Gull 6
Herring Gull 20
Mourning Dove 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 10
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Eastern Meadowlark 1
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Sunday Morning at Turkey Point - Sunday, March 4th, 2012
Eagle Nest Watchers from Fortescue came along, and we all enjoyed learning about their experiences. Nineteen Bald Eagles were seen in all showing just how excellent a spot for Raptor study Turkey Point is. The Great Horned Owl was still on its nest delighting all. Leaders: Karen Johnson, Janet Crawford, Tony Klock, and Dave Lord.
36 species
Snow Goose 250
Canada Goose 23
Mute Swan 9
American Black Duck 48
Mallard 5
Northern Shoveler 1
Northern Pintail 8
Green-winged Teal 16
Ring-necked Duck 1
Lesser Scaup 1
Bufflehead 34
Common Merganser 4
Great Blue Heron 9
Great Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 8
Bald Eagle 19
Northern Harrier 7
Red-tailed Hawk 10
Virginia Rail 1
Greater Yellowlegs 11
Herring Gull 58
Great Black-backed Gull 4
Mourning Dove 7
Great Horned Owl 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 2
American Crow 8
Carolina Wren 6
American Robin 24
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Song Sparrow 6
Swamp Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 2
White-crowned Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 57
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36 species
Snow Goose 250
Canada Goose 23
Mute Swan 9
American Black Duck 48
Mallard 5
Northern Shoveler 1
Northern Pintail 8
Green-winged Teal 16
Ring-necked Duck 1
Lesser Scaup 1
Bufflehead 34
Common Merganser 4
Great Blue Heron 9
Great Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 8
Bald Eagle 19
Northern Harrier 7
Red-tailed Hawk 10
Virginia Rail 1
Greater Yellowlegs 11
Herring Gull 58
Great Black-backed Gull 4
Mourning Dove 7
Great Horned Owl 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 2
American Crow 8
Carolina Wren 6
American Robin 24
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Song Sparrow 6
Swamp Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 2
White-crowned Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 57
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Woodcock Dance - Saturday, March 3rd, 2012
After a short presentation at the CMBO Center in Goshen, we went to the end of Jake's Landing Road and were treated to close Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls. We then went to the field and saw, and heard, at least 10 displaying American Woodcock. Leaders: Karen Johnson, Dave Lord, Catherine Busch, and Janet Crawford.
7 species
Canada Goose 10
Great Blue Heron 1
Northern Harrier 2
American Woodcock 10
Short-eared Owl 3
Seaside Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
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7 species
Canada Goose 10
Great Blue Heron 1
Northern Harrier 2
American Woodcock 10
Short-eared Owl 3
Seaside Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
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Photo Walk - Saturday, March 3rd, 2012
Rain and heavy overcast; it must be time for CMBO's Saturday Photo Walk. Regardless, it seems there is always something of interest at Cape May and this week was not different (and we didn't even have to chase the Western Grebe or Broad-tailed Hummer that have been enlivening things here of late!).
It started when I noticed a goose with a group of Canadas. As the images show, it had a short necked, somewhat darker chest than is normal for a Canada Goose, and a slightly shorter, stubbier bill. As much as I tried, I could not convince myself it was a Cackling Goose, and this was confirmed by Mark Garland. In the end, we agreed it was just too ambiguous to call, and hence I have labeled it as Ambiguous Goose. Leader: Mike Hannisian
A short walk into the town of Cape May Point yielded a very cooperative Eurasian Collared-Dove walking and calling along a utility wire. It allowed us to shoot it, but the dark overcast required us to add 1 1/3 stops of exposure compensation to capture its details.
It started when I noticed a goose with a group of Canadas. As the images show, it had a short necked, somewhat darker chest than is normal for a Canada Goose, and a slightly shorter, stubbier bill. As much as I tried, I could not convince myself it was a Cackling Goose, and this was confirmed by Mark Garland. In the end, we agreed it was just too ambiguous to call, and hence I have labeled it as Ambiguous Goose. Leader: Mike Hannisian
A short walk into the town of Cape May Point yielded a very cooperative Eurasian Collared-Dove walking and calling along a utility wire. It allowed us to shoot it, but the dark overcast required us to add 1 1/3 stops of exposure compensation to capture its details.
Birding Cape May Point - Saturday, March 3rd, 2012
The number of ducks is down but there was still a nice variety at Lily Lake and Lighthouse Pond including a good number of Ring-necked Ducks and 2 drake Blue-winged Teal. The Eurasian Collared-Doves were calling and 2 seemed to be hanging together.....maybe? Red-bellied and Downy Woodpeckers as well as a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and several Northern Flickers were seen near Coral and Cambridge Avenues. Leaders: Karl Lukens, Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Warren Cairo, Steve Weis, and Catherine Busch.
45 species
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 6
American Wigeon 5
Mallard 25
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 6
Green-winged Teal 1
Ring-necked Duck 20
Black Scoter 35
Hooded Merganser 3
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Turkey Vulture 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 20
Killdeer 3
Ruddy Turnstone 2
Purple Sandpiper 4
Herring Gull 2
Eurasian Collared-Dove 3 On wire at Lincoln & Whilldin Aves.
Mourning Dove 15
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Downy Woodpecker 5
Northern Flicker 3
Blue Jay 8
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 1
Carolina Chickadee 8
Tufted Titmouse 3
Carolina Wren 4
American Robin 75
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 6
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Song Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 25
Northern Cardinal 12
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 25
House Finch 10
House Sparrow 25
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45 species
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 6
American Wigeon 5
Mallard 25
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 6
Green-winged Teal 1
Ring-necked Duck 20
Black Scoter 35
Hooded Merganser 3
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Turkey Vulture 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 20
Killdeer 3
Ruddy Turnstone 2
Purple Sandpiper 4
Herring Gull 2
Eurasian Collared-Dove 3 On wire at Lincoln & Whilldin Aves.
Mourning Dove 15
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Downy Woodpecker 5
Northern Flicker 3
Blue Jay 8
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 1
Carolina Chickadee 8
Tufted Titmouse 3
Carolina Wren 4
American Robin 75
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 6
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Song Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 25
Northern Cardinal 12
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 25
House Finch 10
House Sparrow 25
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Winter Evenings at the Meadows - Friday, March 2nd, 2012
Threatening rain, rain, and birds "honkered in." Not many ducks nor sea birds, but we still managed a Northern Harrier. The rain spoiled our chances for Woodcock. Leaders: Karl Lukens, Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Warren Cairo, and Catherine Busch.
15 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 4
American Wigeon 1
Mallard 25
Northern Shoveler 2
Ring-necked Duck 15
Black Scoter 1
Hooded Merganser 1
Red-throated Loon 1
Great Blue Heron 3
Northern Harrier 1
American Coot 10
Herring Gull 1
American Crow 1
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15 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 4
American Wigeon 1
Mallard 25
Northern Shoveler 2
Ring-necked Duck 15
Black Scoter 1
Hooded Merganser 1
Red-throated Loon 1
Great Blue Heron 3
Northern Harrier 1
American Coot 10
Herring Gull 1
American Crow 1
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