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Location Jacob's Point Saltmarsh
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Owner Joel Eckerson

Effort

Protocol:  Traveling
  • Observers:  1
  • Distance:  5 mi

Checklist Comments

Clear
6 mph S
76°F

Totals

39
Species Observed
+1 other taxa, 455 individuals
1
Species with Audio

Observations

  1. Mourning Dove

    Number observed:  1

  2. Chimney Swift

    Number observed:  4

  3. Spotted Sandpiper

    Number observed:  1

  4. Willet (Eastern)

    Number observed:  6

  5. Greater Yellowlegs

    Number observed:  1

  6. Tringa sp.

    Number observed:  1

    Details

    *strange, flyover headed south, high above beach. Was busy with a task when I heard it and it took a few call series to register as something different. Once I looked up and got on the bird, it was already headed away from me a decent clip. I snapped out my phone and tried to record it, but it was too late. I then recorded a quick voice memo, noting the flight style, coloring, and call type.
    The bird was about the size of a SBDO, but much slimmer and displaying a clean white underside. I wasn't able to see any feet projection because the bird was headed directly away. Wing beats were very snappy. Flight call was a series of 4 notes, similar to GRYE but much more monotone. Like this: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/198601311
    I found Marsh Sandpiper to be the closest match; clean white underside, dainty flight, and monotone calls. Wish I was able to react quicker, but I wasn't quite in birding mode.

  7. Least Sandpiper

    Number observed:  7

  8. American Herring Gull

    Number observed:  5

  9. Great Black-backed Gull

    Number observed:  2

  10. Double-crested Cormorant

    Number observed:  3

  11. Glossy Ibis

    Number observed:  6

  12. Black-crowned Night Heron

    Number observed:  3

  13. Great Egret

    Number observed:  1

  14. Great Blue Heron

    Number observed:  1

  15. Osprey (American)

    Number observed:  6

  16. Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)

    Number observed:  1

  17. Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)

    Number observed:  1

  18. Willow Flycatcher

    Number observed:  4

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    S7 Singing Bird Present 7+ days (Probable)

  19. American Crow

    Number observed:  3

  20. Tree Swallow

    Number observed:  5

  21. Purple Martin

    Number observed:  8

  22. Northern Rough-winged Swallow

    Number observed:  3

  23. Barn Swallow (American)

    Number observed:  10

  24. White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern)

    Number observed:  1

  25. European Starling

    Number observed:  45

  26. Gray Catbird

    Number observed:  3

  27. Northern Mockingbird

    Number observed:  1

  28. American Robin

    Number observed:  6

  29. Cedar Waxwing

    Number observed:  3

  30. House Sparrow

    Number observed:  2

  31. House Finch

    Number observed:  2

  32. American Goldfinch

    Number observed:  3

  33. Chipping Sparrow

    Number observed:  1

  34. Saltmarsh Sparrow

    Number observed:  42

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    NY Nest with Young (Confirmed)

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  35. Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica)

    Number observed:  6

  36. Swamp Sparrow

    Number observed:  1

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    S7 Singing Bird Present 7+ days (Probable)

  37. Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)

    Number observed:  32

  38. Common Grackle (Bronzed)

    Number observed:  220

    Details

    *High, known roost in summer. 500+ birds in this roost, but I wasn't solely watching it.

  39. Common Yellowthroat

    Number observed:  1

  40. Yellow Warbler (Northern)

    Number observed:  3
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