10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

And seeing as there were good northwest winds overnight, weather radar had shown lots of birds taking off, and the winds were expected to continue from the north through the morning, I decided that I would make my way to Fort Tilden at first light and install myself on the Battery Harris Platform. And this bird was way out over the water.

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New York City New York Battery Experience 206

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

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.

New York City 154

New York City New York Birds 2011 154

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

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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Battery Birds Suffering New York City 105