[SBB] Black Skimmers and Bonaparte's Gulls on A16

[Matthew Dodder <[[email protected]]>]

All,

Kelly and I were unsuccessful at locating the Pectoral Sandpiper this  
morning near the EEC. However, there were many other birds to keep us  
occupied. We watched the nesting BLACK SKIMMERS on A16 and then three  
more showed up from the farther islands. A total of 5 were seen at  
one time. Also interesting were at least 5 LESSER YELLOWLEGS. One of  
them was along the boardwalk, the others were seen from the train  
tracks off then entrance road. Present there as well was an immature  
GREATER YELLOWLEGS with a slightly shorter bill and smaller size  
which was momentarily confusing. Many RED-NECKED and WILSON'S  
PHALAROPES were also  in evidence on both the entrance road, and A16.  
Still more Phalaropes, mostly WILSON'S, were seen from the tracks.  
Lots of WESTERN and LEAST SANDPIPERS, of course. A PEREGRINE FALCON  
watched all the activity from the power tower above the road.

We also spotted 4 BONAPARTE'S GULLS in the corner of A-16 closest to  
the headquarters.

Matthew Dodder
http://www.birdguy.net

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