A stray from Asia, the Long-billed Murrelet has been sighted at Sandy Hook, NJ and I am off to meet Cameron and some other birders … Read More
Year birds, state birds and a lifer
Yesterday I spent the day cruising the gull scene around Tullytown, Pa which is home to a rather massive dump. Larophiles know that dumps can … Read More
First miss of the year and FOY sightings
Well, I went to go find the Western Kingbird again. I figured it was so easy the first time, why not try to get it … Read More
Lucky end to the year
I was particularly lucky these finals days of the year, getting great looks at the Western Kingbird and pretty good looks at the Ash-throated Flycatcher. … Read More
Western Kingbird in my county
Birds can be very interesting when they show up out of place, but they are especially exciting when they show up nearby and no long … Read More
Success at last! Ash-throated Flycatcher
The Ash-throated Flycatcher proved an easy target for my camera. I am heading off to New Jersey early tomorrow with my girlfriend so I need … Read More
Strike three for Thayer’s
Well, I have been to Memorial Lake 3 times now to see the Thayer’s Gull and last night was the closest I have come to … Read More
The Chase is on!
Yesterday Tom Johnson reported a California Gull at Memorial Lake State Park along with the Thayer’s Gull that has been frequenting the area. I am … Read More
Strike on shrike
I have a brand new miss for my list. There was a Northern Shrike reported around the same area as that mystery empid (probably Least … Read More
and I missed the Thayer’s Gull
Missed another good bird yesterday. There was a Thayer’s Gull reported at Memorial Lake State Park along with a first cycle Iceland Gull. Both are … Read More