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Storm birding Wed., 11/22- Stratford, compared to MA, ME!

FM
Frank Mantlik
Fri, Nov 24, 2023 10:02 PM

11/22. Stratford, Lordship Seawall-
I did some Sound-watching Wed morning, after a night of strong SE winds and steady rain (3.1 inches). I saw lots of expected loons and ducks, and the continuing adult Iceland Gull. But I could spot no hoped-for alcids, jaeger, kittiwake, phalaropes, etc.
Here is my EBird list:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S154959510

BUT, similar storm-watchers in MA and ME made a huge haul of Dovekies and Kittiwakes, among other seabirds. Check out their EBird lists below!

Andrew’s Point, MA :

https://ebird.org/checklist/S154999400

Cape Neddick, ME:

https://ebird.org/checklist/S154979809

Regrettably, CT has no actual ocean frontage.

Frank Mantlik
Stratford

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11/22. Stratford, Lordship Seawall- I did some Sound-watching Wed morning, after a night of strong SE winds and steady rain (3.1 inches). I saw lots of expected loons and ducks, and the continuing adult Iceland Gull. But I could spot no hoped-for alcids, jaeger, kittiwake, phalaropes, etc. Here is my EBird list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S154959510 BUT, similar storm-watchers in MA and ME made a huge haul of Dovekies and Kittiwakes, among other seabirds. Check out their EBird lists below! Andrew’s Point, MA : https://ebird.org/checklist/S154999400 Cape Neddick, ME: https://ebird.org/checklist/S154979809 Regrettably, CT has no actual ocean frontage. Frank Mantlik Stratford Sent from my iPhone