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Derek's Nest: January 2013
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I've wandered the world in search of life, bird by bird I've come to know the earth." - Pablo Neruda. Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Finding the Right Anser. Finding the right Anser. Is not an easy task. Then again, that all depends on which one you are looking for. In New York State, the "right Anser. As I see it, is the Pink-footed Goose ( Anser brachyrhynchus. Record photo of the Pink-footed Goose that I found in Holtsville on 2/21/12. Greater White-fronted Goose - Photo taken on West Brook Pond in North.
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Derek's Nest: February 2013
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I've wandered the world in search of life, bird by bird I've come to know the earth." - Pablo Neruda. Sunday, February 3, 2013. Goosin' Again - Ross's. Ross's Goose - iScope image taken at Hecksher State. Park in East Islip. Taken with Meostar S2 Spotter and. Ross's Goose - iScope image taken at Hecksher State. Park in East Islip. Taken with Meostar S2 Spotter and. Ross's Goose - iScope image taken at Hecksher State. Park in East Islip. Taken with Meostar S2 Spotter and. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I gre...
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Derek's Nest: August 2013
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I've wandered the world in search of life, bird by bird I've come to know the earth." - Pablo Neruda. Friday, August 9, 2013. Godwits on Long Island, NY - Early August 2013. Hudsonian Godwit, 8/9/13 - image captured. With an iPhone and Meopix Adapter. Through a Meostar S2 Spotting Scope. Hudsonian Godwit, 8/9/13 - image captured with an iPhone and Meopix Adapter. Taken through a Meostar S2 Spotting Scope. Hudsonian Godwit, 8/9/13 - image captured. With an iPhone and Meopix Adapter. I grew up on Long Isla...
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Derek's Nest: 1st Summer Arctic Tern - Cupsogue Beach County Park
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I've wandered the world in search of life, bird by bird I've come to know the earth." - Pablo Neruda. Friday, June 7, 2013. 1st Summer Arctic Tern - Cupsogue Beach County Park. The tern continued to loaf and preen for quite a while before it finally took to the sea. Safe journeys little buddy! The following photographs are accompanied by brief descriptions in what to look for when attempting to identify these tricky terns. A Meostar S2 Spotting Scope by Meopta Sports Optics. By Meopta Sports Optics.
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Derek's Nest: April 2013
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I've wandered the world in search of life, bird by bird I've come to know the earth." - Pablo Neruda. Sunday, April 21, 2013. Red-necked Phalarope on Dune Road, Hampton Bays. I had a conversation with Peter Polshek this morning about birds we've being seeing and, of course, birds we hope to see. At some point in the conversation I said, "I'd like to find a Red-necked Phalarope today" while reminiscing of last year's Mecox bird. Red-necked Phalarope at Road L, Shinnecock - iScoped. Red-necked Phalarope at...
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Derek's Nest: May 2013
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I've wandered the world in search of life, bird by bird I've come to know the earth." - Pablo Neruda. Monday, May 13, 2013. Meopta Mud Hens - 30th Annual World Series of Birding Recap. Red-headed Woodpecker - iScoped with. Meopta S2 Spotter and Meopix Adapter. Before I begin, I'd like to extend a tremendous thank you to Meopta Sports Optics. Yellow-breasted Chat - iScoped with. Meopta S2 Spotter and Meopix Adapter. 4) American Black Duck. 11) Great Blue Heron. 15) Black-crowned Night Heron. The three pho...
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Derek's Nest: Willow Ptarmigan in Three Mile Bay, New York
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I've wandered the world in search of life, bird by bird I've come to know the earth." - Pablo Neruda. Sunday, April 27, 2014. Willow Ptarmigan in Three Mile Bay, New York. The Mission and How It Unfolded. Photo Credit: Eugene D. Nichols - This is the first photograph of. What will likely become the 1st NYS record of Willow Ptarmigan. Willow Ptarmigan (non-breeding male), Three Mile Bay, New York, 4/26/14. Pending review by the New York State Avian Records Committee, this is the first New York State recor...
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Derek's Nest: August 2014
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I've wandered the world in search of life, bird by bird I've come to know the earth." - Pablo Neruda. Monday, August 4, 2014. New York Storm-Petrel Madness. Risso's Dolphin @ Block Canyon. We continued to fish the canyon for a bit longer and eventually started heading a bit west toward the Middle Grounds. A pod of RISSO'S DOLPHINS. We normally pass several Cory's during our trek back to the mainland but not a single one throughout the entire trip. Right off the bow of our vessel. Captain Shemilt pred...
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Derek's Nest: February 2014
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I've wandered the world in search of life, bird by bird I've come to know the earth." - Pablo Neruda. Monday, February 10, 2014. Pulling Mussels from a Shell. Purple Sandpiper feeding on mussels, 1/9/14 at Cupsogue Beach County Park. Image captured with an iPhone, Meopix Adapter and Meopta S2 Spotting Scope. I’m not sure that I’ve ever seen a Purple Sandpiper feeding away from rocks before? Image capture with an iPhone and Meopix Adapter taken through a Meostar S2 Spotting Scope. Taken through a Meostar ...