Tuesday Nature Walk 10/23/2018

Sparrows everywhere you look. As can common be in the fall Jones Beach West End had migrating sparrows all around the grassy areas. We had 38 species of birds this morning, including 8 species of sparrows. Other birders saw an additional 32 species that we just missed.

The weather started out slightly overcast with some clouds. Then it gave way to bright sunshine and mild temperatures. There were many shorebirds o the sandbar. We had Oystercatchers, Black-bellied Plovers, Semi-palmated Sandpipers and Dunlin. There was a flock of Forsters terns flying around. In the bay were both Surf and Black Scoter.

A really nice day at the beach is always worth a good walk. The picture is of an immature White-crowned Sparrow