It was clear, cool and sunny, and we had lots of good birds. Starting at the Nature Center, a lucky few got a view of one Pine Siskin before the Cowbirds ran it off. There were also quick looks at Brown-headed and Red-breasted Nuthatch, and some American Goldfinches almost in full breeding plumage.
The real highlight for me was approximately 10 Piping Plover (above) very close on the bay side of the Point. Other birds observed there were American Oystercatcher, Brant and distant Black and Surf Scoters.
From the Hawk watch we had many Northern Gannets (above), and a very close Northern Harrier. At Herring Point we eventually had good looks at a Common Loon feeding in the surf, plus some distant looks at Red-throated Loons. We finished the morning back behind the Nature Center where most got excellent looks at a beautiful male Pine Warbler (below). Our total species count for the morning was 39.
We will meet at 8 am next week, April 10, at Prime Hook NWR Headquarters.
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