[CT Daily] 08/18/2007

[Roy Harvey]

*****  COA Shorebird Identification Workshop
*****     TOMORROW!!!
*****        Sunday, August 19, 2007
*****           Starting at 8 AM, Sandy Point, West Haven
*****
*****  Moving to Milford Point if time permits.
*****
*****     IMPORTANT!!!!   IMPORTANT!!!!   IMPORTANT!!!!
*****
*****  Sandy Point continues to change shape.  This year, even at
*****  low tide, some WADING is required.  BE PREPARED for water
*****  at least up to your knees!  Sandals and shorts for example.
*****
*****  For more information and directions see the COA web site:
*****  http://ctbirding.org/
*****

 From Julian Hough:
8/18 - Sandy Pt, West Haven, 5:45-7:45pm -- On the receding tide, lots
of shorebirds and activity: 1 exquisite juv. BAIRD'S SANDPIPER landing
briefly, then flying west at 6:20pm; 1 juv. MARBLED GODWIT, 2 adult
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS, 2 juv. WESTERN WILLETS

 From Hank Golet:
8/17 - Old Lyme, Watch Rock  -- 2 TRICOLORED HERON
Griswold Point -- BLACK TERN

 From Roy Harvey:
8/18 - Naugautck, Naugatuck State Forest -- Hooded Warbler,
Red-breasted Nuthatch