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On Post-Hurricane Birding in Queens

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I dropped my meager box of baby supplies off and stopped to chat to the two volunteers who were already helping people who had stopped in looking for warm clothing, batteries, and a sympathetic ear. So is the response of people from all over New York City and beyond. I have never seen Evening Grosbeaks in Queens.

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Hurricane Irene Birding Wrap-Up

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There might be some question as to if the birding that resulted from Hurricane Irene on Sunday, 28 August 2011, was the best birding ever in New York State but any day that can even be entered into that conversation is going to feature some amazingly good birding. feet, overtopping the sea wall in several locations.