Plymouth Long Beach in June is always a hit for birders. Not only can nesting birds, such as the Willet above (photo by Stan Deutsch), be found, but migratory shorebirds, Osprey, bank swallows, horned larks and lingering sea ducks abound. Highlights included Red Knots, Black Skimmers, and nesting Piping Plover and Least Terns. Enjoy this […]
Lovely Day for Birding on Long Beach
What a day for birding on Long Beach! The temperature was close to 60 degrees and the sky overcast, providing excellent viewing conditions. We could clearly see the markings on these White-winged Scoters and other birds. (Photo above by Debbie Plume.) Our leader, Soheil Zendeh, pointed out colorful sea ducks, stately Great Blue Herons, a soaring Northern […]
Long Beach Birding Trip Report, Nov. 16
We enjoyed a warm day for our birding trip on November 16 and had many great sightings. A highlight for many was seeing an immature peregrine falcon stoop on a flock of Dunlin. It was unsuccessful in securing a meal. Long-tailed ducks entertained us with delicious views, as did Snow Buntings. Several other species of […]