Checklist S174590775

Observations

1. Mute Swan

   Number observed:  2

   Exotic: Naturalized

2. Mallard

   Number observed:  2

3. Common Eider (Dresser's)

   Number observed:  28

4. Surf Scoter

   Number observed:  16

5. Black Scoter

   Number observed:  140

   Details

   *continuing group off the west side

6. Red-breasted Merganser

   Number observed:  2

7. Mourning Dove

   Number observed:  1

8. Ruby-throated Hummingbird

   Number observed:  1

9. American Oystercatcher

   Number observed:  2

10. Piping Plover

    Number observed:  1

11. Red Phalarope

    Number observed:  1

    Details

    *rare; late morning flyby headed east over the base of the causeway ultimately disappearing towards Barney’s Joy. Fortunately, I was able to grab some pics through my car window (rookie move). PIPL-sized shorebird with a weak, fluttery flight. Slightly forward-swept, tapered wings, and wedge shaped tail. Dark reddish underside, UTC’s, and back. Also note the central light wing stripes and light underwings. Behavior-wise the bird made several attempts to land as it circled low over the water. Sorry for the late report!

    Media

12. Spotted Sandpiper

    Number observed:  1

13. Willet (Eastern)

    Number observed:  2

14. Ruddy Turnstone

    Number observed:  2

15. Ruff

    Number observed:  1

    Details

    **rare, flyover breeding male over the parking lot headed west. Lesser Yellowlegs sized shorebird with legs extending just past the tail, light underwing and backside, and medium-length slightly down curved bill. Diagnostic dark front extending back to the flanks.

    Media

16. Sanderling

    Number observed:  12

17. Parasitic Jaeger

    Number observed:  1

    Details

    *uncommon, adult flyby headed east past the parking lot. Medium sized Jaeger with small dark cap and long pointed tail. Darker back and underwing than an adult ltja. Pics.

    Media

18. Bonaparte's Gull

    Number observed:  3

19. Laughing Gull

    Number observed:  1

20. Ring-billed Gull

    Number observed:  1

21. American Herring Gull

    Number observed:  14

22. Great Black-backed Gull

    Number observed:  4

23. Lesser Black-backed Gull

    Number observed:  1

    Details

    imm. flyover headed east

24. Least Tern

    Number observed:  14

25. Common Tern (hirundo/tibetana)

    Number observed:  35

26. Red-throated Loon

    Number observed:  1

27. Common Loon

    Number observed:  42

    Details

    *running tally throughout the morning

28. Northern Gannet

    Number observed:  2

29. Double-crested Cormorant

    Number observed:  65

30. Glossy Ibis

    Number observed:  8

    Details

    Mainland flying towards AP

31. Osprey (American)

    Number observed:  7

32. Peregrine Falcon

    Number observed:  1

    Details

    Flew down and landed on tower

33. Bank Swallow

    Number observed:  1

34. Tree Swallow

    Number observed:  1

35. Barn Swallow (American)

    Number observed:  1

36. Carolina Wren

    Number observed:  2

37. European Starling

    Number observed:  7

    Exotic: Naturalized

38. Gray Catbird

    Number observed:  8

39. American Robin

    Number observed:  2

40. House Finch

    Number observed:  5

    Exotic: Naturalized

41. American Goldfinch

    Number observed:  2

42. Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica)

    Number observed:  5

43. Eastern Towhee

    Number observed:  2

44. Bobolink

    Number observed:  1

45. Baltimore Oriole

    Number observed:  1

46. Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)

    Number observed:  25

47. Brown-headed Cowbird

    Number observed:  3

48. Common Grackle (Bronzed)

    Number observed:  15

49. Common Yellowthroat

    Number observed:  4

50. Yellow Warbler (Northern)

    Number observed:  6

51. Northern Cardinal

    Number observed:  2